15 minute Carne Asada with Cauliflower Rice
A quick and easy no-marinade carne asada meal is a great low-carb lunch. It's a delicious meal that saves you time but doesn't sacrifice a bit of flavor!
Servings: 1
Calories: 659kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ pound beef fillet
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- ½ teaspoon turmeric root powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Cauliflower Rice cooked
- 1 small tomato chopped
- ½ avocado
- 1 Cauliflower Tortilla optional
Instructions
- Warm the oil over medium heat in a frying pan. Add the meat to the oil, baste with lemon juice, and sprinkle garlic and cilantro over the meat as it cooks. Season with turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Cook the first side for 30 seconds to a minute, depending on how thick the fillet is. Flip and cook for another minute. Keep the center red. Cook on low heat to preserve nutrient quality and soft texture.
- Serve sliced and warm on a bed of cauliflower rice with chopped tomato, fresh cilantro, and avocado. Pour the meat drippings over the rice. Wrap everything up in a cauliflower tortilla.
Notes
Macros do not include the tortilla, these are located on the cauliflower tortilla recipe post
Nutrition
Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 1281mg | Fiber: 11g | Net Carbohydrates: 12g
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