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Grilled Steak Fajita Bowls

Juicy marinated steak with charred peppers and onions over cilantro-lime rice. These bold, satisfying fajita bowls deliver serious muscle-building protein.

PROTEIN 36g
CALORIES 448
P:E RATIO 8.0
TIME 35m
YIELD 5
Meal prep bowl with thinly sliced grilled steak, charred peppers and onions, and fluffy cilantro-lime rice
P:E 8.0
ELITE DENSITY

INVENTORY LIST

ORIGINAL VEGAN SWAP
2 lbs flank steak FLAVOR
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced FLAVOR
1 large onion, sliced into rings FLAVOR
2 cups jasmine rice CARB BASE
2 tablespoons olive oil FLAVOR
2 tablespoons lime juice FLAVOR
2 teaspoons cumin FLAVOR
2 teaspoons chili powder FLAVOR
1 teaspoon garlic powder FLAVOR
1 teaspoon smoked paprika FLAVOR
1/4 cup chopped cilantro FLAVOR
Zest of 1 lime FLAVOR
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR

MEAL PREP LOGISTICS

  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Steak can be frozen separately for up to 2 months; rice freezes well too.
  • Batching: Always slice flank steak against the grain — it makes the difference between tender and chewy.
  • Reheat: Microwave for 2 minutes. For the best steak texture, reheat in a hot skillet for 1 minute per side.

EXECUTION STEPS

01

THE MACRO PREP

Marinate steak: combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub over flank steak and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

02

THE MACRO PREP

Cook jasmine rice according to package directions. Fluff and stir in chopped cilantro and lime zest.

03

THE MACRO PREP

Preheat grill to high. Grill steak for 5–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (135°F/57°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

04

HIGH HEAT SEAR

While steak rests, grill pepper and onion slices in a grill basket for 8–10 minutes until charred and tender.

05

STEP 5

Slice steak thinly against the grain.

06

STEP 6

Divide cilantro-lime rice, sliced steak, and grilled vegetables among 5 containers.

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