Instant Pot Chili Lime Steak Bowl
I love this Chili Lime Steak Bowl!
I fell in love with this instant pot chili lime steak and avocado bowl! I’ve been wanting to try to make a steak recipe in my instant pot for a while, so I was super happy when I thought about making this. If you’re on the Ketogenic Diet, then this is a great companion for you to add to your recipe list!
The recipe uses simple ingredients and packs a lot of great flavors in it.
I’ve been eating so many starchy foods because of the cold weather, including my Instant Pot Chicken Parmigiana recipe, Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Pasta, and my Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Potato soup. It’s the nature of the beast to eat hearty and soul comforting food, but my body has been craving something with a little few carbs in it. I was also craving avocados in a non-guacamole form.
Can I use any Type of Steak Cut?
No. I recommend using the Fajita strip cut meat only because most butchers tend to use the sirloin and roast portions of cut of meats. So, you can definitely buy sirloin steaks, and cut them into strips yourself. This an option that I do tend to lean towards, even though I love the convenience of buying the pre-cut strips.
A lot of you have asked if you can used the stewed meats for this recipe. Honestly, I haven’t tried to just yet. However I have pressure cooked stewed meat before, and found it requires more cooking time. So if you do use stewed meat, then add on additional 10 minutes, at least!
Seriously though, this instant pot chili lime steak and avocado bowl was delicious…and the meat was just perfect. What’s better than a delicious recipe? How ridiculously easy it is to make. PLUS it always helps that my nephews and Angela LOVED it and scraped the pot clean! That’s a win in my book.
Do you cook the Avocado in the Instant Pot?
No, you don’t! You save you will dice it up and serve along side the dish. Please don’t cook your avocado in the Instant Pot. It will turn out horribly gross, and then you’re going to throw it away.
Stay tuned for more of my fabulous Instant Pot recipes coming your way! Remember, I try out each and every recipe to make sure that they are accurate before I share them with you. Enjoy!
More Easy Instant Pot Recipes Your Family will Enjoy:
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas (Skinny) Recipe
- Instant Pot Irish Soda Bread Made Easy
- Instant Pot Easy Cheeseburger Pie
- The Best Instant Pot Lasagna
Instant Pot Chili Lime Steak Bowl
My Instant Pot Chili Lime steak bowl is a winner every time! Delicious, easy to make, and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1.2-2 pounds of fajita steak strips (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of EVOO
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon of Cholula
- 2-3 Avocado diced, to add to bowl
So here I was, wandering across the Pinterverse and I see this delish looking keto recipe.
“I’m totally gonna make this, yassss” I say to myself.
Then I scroll to the bottom and I see….DAVID MURPHY!
Suddenly I feel like I sorta quasi-know a celebrity! LOL
What a small world it can be, eh? I’ll be making this recipe this week and I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
I just got an Instant Pot and read I am always supposed to have a cup of liquid in it. Do I add a cup of water to this or is the liquid added enough?
Hi Julie! You will get more than enough juices form the meat itself, so you don’t need to add any liquid in it at all 🙂 However, you can add 1/2 cup of water into your IP to create a little more juices for the marinade.
David, does this depend on what size Instant Pot you use? Is it still OK for an 8 qt to use such little liquid?
Hi Courtney! It might take just a couple of extra minutes to come to pressure, but you should still be fine!
This meat is so tender and flavourful. I was also concerned about the lack of water until I read your response in the comments. So I gave it a try as written, except without the hot sauce. It’s fantastic and I’m going to make it again and again.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it so much!
What is Cholula and where can I find it?
Cholula is a type of hot sauce, and you should be able to find it in any major grocery store chain in the condiments section 🙂
Is it possible to make this with frozen meat before it is cut into strips?
Hi Melody, you can try to…but I believe that you will have much different results.
This surprisingly simple recipe was delicious! I added two tbsps more water, doubled the garlic, and used red pepper hot sauce because we had no cholula. My husband licked his plate, literally, and then licked mine when I was done. I’ve never seen him do that before, lol. He asked me to make it again tonight. I’d say it was a hit!
I’m so glad that you and your husband enjoyed it so much!
HI! What kind of meat do I use for the fajita steak strips?
Hi Marcy! I went to the meat section, and they have packages of sirloin meat cut up into really thin strips. I hope that helps!
Very good & very easy ! I left out the Cholula & it wasn’t missed. Nice and tasty and tender. I made it with bison steak. Think I’ll skip the water next time so I can eat directly after QPR.
This is one of my favorite instant pot recipes and I ALWAYS share the link when IP newbies ask for good and easy recipes! I have mine over rice with lots of 🥑 on top!
Small world note: I knew of you because I know Sadie and then I found this recipe in one of Valerie’s monthly meal plans. 😉
Thank you for such a wonderful recipe! My husband and I ate this tonight and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be making this again!
What are the macros with this meal?
Hi Megan! I don’t have the macros for the meal, however, I did find a pretty fabulous site called: https://www.calorieking.com. I had to do some research for you all! Another one that does macros calculation is an app called My Fitness Pal. I hope these work!
Any help on the nutritional values? Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth! I don’t do very well with nutritional values, and can’t afford someone to do the information for me, unfortunately. However, I did find a pretty fabulous site called: https://www.calorieking.com. I had to do some research for you all! Another one that does macros calculation is an app called My Fitness Pal. I hope these help!
Can i use flank steak? I cant find fajitas strips in my local heb , thanks
Yes you totally can!
Hi David- Just wondering how spicy this turns out? Want to make sure it’s not to spicy for my 2 year old and 4 year. Thanks, maria
This doesn’t make it too spicy at all. Just enough to add flavor!
Hello,
How many servings does this recipe make?
Joanne
I was wondering this too.
Can you use london broil??
Hi
What is QPR?
Place lid on, and put on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes. Do a QPR.
It stands for “Quick Pressure Release.”
I’ve made this many times! I love the ease and convenience. The first time I tried it I thought it was a bit bland, so I increased the spices to our taste. I usually serve it with cauliflower rice for a low carb meal. It’s also great with shishito peppers.