Tex-Mex Beef Bowl with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

This Tex-Mex Beef Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender beef strips are marinated in a spicy Tex-Mex seasoning and sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Served over a bed of rice and topped with a creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing, this bowl is a complete meal in itself.

Ingredients

• For the beef:
• - 1 pound beef steak, thinly sliced
• - 1 tablespoon Tex-Mex seasoning
• - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• - 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Avocado Cilantro Dressing:
• - 1 ripe avocado
• - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• - 2 tablespoons lime juice
• - 1 tablespoon honey
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the bowl:
• - Cooked rice
• - Chopped tomatoes
• - Chopped lettuce
• - Sliced jalapenos
• - Shredded cheese

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the beef slices with the Tex-Mex seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef slices and cook until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Saute them until they are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
4. To make the Avocado Cilantro Dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. To assemble the bowls, start with a bed of cooked rice. Top it with the sautéed bell peppers and onions, followed by the cooked beef slices. Drizzle the Avocado Cilantro Dressing over the top.
6. Garnish the bowls with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, sliced jalapenos, and shredded cheese.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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