Description
This Steak Fajita Noodle Bowl with Lime Crema is a vibrant fusion of sizzling beef fajitas and comforting noodles, topped with a tangy lime crema. It’s a flavorful, satisfying dish perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 8 oz wide rice noodles or alternative noodles (ramen, linguine, fettuccine)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large yellow onion
- Fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, cayenne pepper)
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water or milk (for lime crema)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream, the juice of one fresh lime, and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously until smooth. If the crema is too thick to drizzle, add a tablespoon or two of water or milk until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
- Pat your 1-1.5 lbs of flank or skirt steak thoroughly dry with paper towels. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick. In a medium bowl, toss the steak strips with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of your fajita seasoning, ensuring every piece is well coated.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen noodles (approximately 8 oz) and cook according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles well and set them aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it's shimmering. Add half of the seasoned steak strips in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until beautifully seared and cooked to your desired doneness. Transfer the cooked steak to a plate and loosely tent with foil to rest. Repeat with the remaining steak.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add your sliced bell peppers and the sliced onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred. Optionally, add an additional teaspoon of fajita seasoning to the vegetables during the last minute of cooking.
- Divide the cooked noodles evenly among four large serving bowls. Top each portion of noodles with the seared steak strips and the sautéed fajita vegetables. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared lime crema over everything. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For more flavor, consider marinating the steak in olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning for 30 minutes or overnight. Always slice the steak against the grain for tenderness.