Description
Tired of sad desk salads? Meet your new midday hero—these vibrant Zesty Lime Beef Fajita Bento Boxes! Packed with juicy lime-marinated beef, sizzling peppers, and fresh pico de gallo, they’re meal-prep magic with a delicious twist. Grab, reheat, build-your-own, and feel those Tuesday lunch vibes turn muy caliente in no time.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
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1 lb flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced (against the grain)
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Juice + zest of 2 limes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Veggies & Toppings:
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1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 large red onion, sliced
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Pico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)
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Mini corn tortillas (3 per serving)
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Lime wedges
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Optional: avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Marinate sliced beef with lime juice/zest, oil, garlic, spices. Chill 30+ mins.
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Sear beef in hot skillet 1–2 mins per side. Don’t overcrowd! Rest and slice.
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Char veggies in same skillet 8–10 mins until tender and smoky.
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Assemble: Divide beef, veggies, pico, and lime into bento boxes. Wrap tortillas separately in parchment.
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Pack smart: Add avocado and cilantro day-of. Reheat beef/veggies separately for best texture.
Notes
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Freeze beef 20 mins before slicing for cleaner cuts
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Chicken or shrimp work great with the same marinade
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Swap tortillas for lettuce cups or brown rice for variety
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 32g