Southwest Steak Skillet with Black Bean Salsa

Name: Southwest Steak Skillet with Black Bean Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pound beef sirloin (lean, cut into thin strips); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bell pepper (large, sliced); 1 red onion (small, sliced); 1 can black beans (15-ounce, rinsed and drained); 1 cup corn kernels; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 lime (juiced)

Tender seasoned steak strips quickly cooked with bell peppers and onions, served with a fresh and zesty black bean and corn salsa for a satisfying, high-protein meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $5.36/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Calorie
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Carb
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound beef sirloin (lean, cut into thin strips)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 bell pepper (large, sliced)
1 red onion (small, sliced)
1 can black beans (15-ounce, rinsed and drained)
1 cup corn kernels
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juiced)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss the beef sirloin strips with this spice mixture until evenly coated.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef sirloin in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced bell pepper and sliced red onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
While the vegetables cook, combine the rinsed black beans, corn kernels, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. This is your black bean salsa.
Return the cooked beef sirloin to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve the steak and vegetable mixture alongside the fresh black bean salsa.

Notes

To further reduce sodium, use no-salt-added black beans and reduce added salt. Serve with a side of cauliflower rice for an even lower-carb option.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 328
Protein: 31.4 g
Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
Fat: 13.2 g
Fiber: 4.8 g
Sodium: 793 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg