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Shrimp and Steak Fajita Bowl with Creamy Sauce

Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful fajita bowl featuring tender steak and succulent shrimp sautéed with bell peppers and onions, all topped with a rich creamy cheese sauce—perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Bowl
  • 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 250 g beef steak cut into bite-sized strips
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • spices paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy cheese sauce or nacho cheese sauce
  • fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for the steak.
  2. Step 2: Season steak strips with paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Cook steak in the hot skillet for 3–4 minutes until browned and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Add shrimp to the skillet, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  7. Step 7: Return cooked steak to the skillet and gently mix all ingredients, letting flavors combine for about 1 minute.
  8. Step 8: Transfer the fajita mixture to a serving bowl.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle warm creamy cheese sauce over the top.
  10. Step 10: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Swap steak for chicken or add extra veggies like mushrooms or zucchini. Use dairy-free cheese sauce to keep it vegan-friendly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.