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Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

By Rachael | Updated on August 8, 2020

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Low Carb Steak Fajitas Roll Ups

These steak fajita roll ups are flavorful beef wrapped around charred veggies, creating a roll up of flavor that is quick and easy!

These low carb steak fajita roll ups are my new favorite keto-friendly recipe because the flavor is right where you want it to be. The steak is juicy and delicious. The seasoning spot on. And the perfectly charred veggies are an excellent addition that make for a well rounded meal, all in one skillet.

You can serve these with cauliflower mashed potatoes, or eat as is!

Steak roll ups, a low carb steak fajitas roll up on a cast iron skillet

We love fajitas at our house, these sheet pan fajitas are one of our regular go-tos, unless we are eating shrimp fajitas. However, when trying to eat a lower carb diet, eating fajitas isn’t the greatest option unless you skip the tortilla. Which is why I love these low carb steak fajitas roll ups.

With these low carb steak roll ups you get the delicious flavor of fajitas, but without all the carbs. Plus, because you don’t marinate the meat, it is one of those super quick meals that comes together with little to no forethought, and limited time.

How do you marinate fajitas?

For these low carb steak fajita roll ups, you could marinate the flank steak ahead of time, but for the sake of expediency and ease, I have opted to skip a marinade and do a dry rub instead.

To add flavor to the flank steak, you would season with salt and pepper, and the spice mixture in the recipe below. By seasoning both sides you get a nice flavor on this meat, and the veggies, without the extra time to marinate.

Because for these steak roll ups you are going to be cutting the meat thinly, and then pounding it so it is even thinner, you really don’t need a marinade that soaks into all the layers, as the spice rub will impart enough flavor on its own. Saving you time and hassle!

Low carb steak fajitas roll up on a white plate with a green salad

Which steak is best for fajitas?

For this recipe we are using a flank steak, which is often considered a fairly tough cut of meat. But it is also a flavorful cut, and great for fajitas. You could also use a skirt steak.
Any steak could be used, but the key is to get a nice thin piece of meat that you can sear on the stove top for a lot of flavor, without under or over-cooking it.
But I suggest you use whatever you have. Flank steak is my top choice.
Butterflying the flank steak for steak fajitas roll ups
In this recipe you are asked to butterfly the steak to make it a thinner cut. I have found when the flank is large, this can be fairly difficult, and I have had better luck with portioning it to 6 pieces before butterflying it. Then pounding it and seasoning it.
Use whatever method suits you best. If you pre-portion it before you butterfly and pound it, the pounding takes longer. So keep that in mind.

How do you make steak fajitas on the stove top?

After you do the work of slicing and pounding the steak thinly, and season it, you are going to stuff it with your charred vegetables. I know fajitas don’t typically have asparagus in them, but because I love asparagus, I love the texture it adds to this dish, and it is a great veggie to add to your low carb diet, I added it in. Feel free to leave it out if desired.
There are a few tricks to a great steak fajitas roll up made on the stove top:
  • Get your pan hot. When charring the vegetables you use a hot, dry pan. But when cooking the steak fajitas roll ups you want to add some oil to the pan. Make sure your skillet is nice and hot. And make sure you leave the steak in place for 2-3 minutes so a nice sear can form.
  • Use tongs to turn the steaks over so you can cook all sides, you may need to hold them in place to cook or sear the edges so you don’t have undercooked areas.
  • Use cast iron. It holds heat well, distributes heat well, and will help you get a really nice sear on your steak rolls.

Tools Needed:

  • Cast iron Skillet: Lodge or Staub are my recommendations.
  • Tongs: I love these silicone tipped tongs from Amazon.
Steak roll up in a hot cast iron pan. Steak fajitas

Serving Suggestions:

These low carb steak roll ups make a great complete meal. However, I also love serving them with some cauliflower mashed potatoes, or some pan fried turnips (look and taste like potatoes).

We are also huge fans of eating this with a great Kale salad.

Other Low Carb Dinner Ideas

  • Chicken Marsala with Cauliflower Rice
  • Keto Pizza
  • Keto Korean Beef
  • Keto Lasagna
  • White Chicken Chili
Steak roll ups- these low carb steak fajitas roll ups are on a white plate with a green salad in the background

Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

Steak fajita roll-ups are flavorful beef wrapped around charred veggies, creating a roll up of flavor that is quick and easy!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, fajitas, keto, low carb, steak
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 118kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 1 bunch baby asparagus
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Hot sauce garnish
  • Toothpicks

Spice mix

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together seasoning mix. Set aside.
  • Starting on one long edge, use a sharp knife to butterfly the flank steak, cutting it open parallel to the cutting board, so it can open like a book with two thin layers.
  • Stretch the flank steak out and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet (tenderizer or rolling pin) to pound the thickest sections creating one even thin piece of flank steak, double the length of the original.
  • Remove the plastic and sprinkle seasoning mix over both sides of the steak. Then cut the flank steak into twelve segments, approximately 2.5 X 5 inches long. NOTE: If it is easier to work with, you can cut into strips, and butterfly those then pound so you are working with smaller pieces.
  • Seed the bell peppers and slice into thin strips.
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus so the tops are about the same length as the bell peppers. Discard the ends.
  • Peel the onion and cut into thin wedges.
  • Put a cast iron skillet over high heat, and heat without adding any liquid or oil. Once hot, add the . peppers, asparagus and onions into the pan, and give them space. Work in batches to blister them in a dry pan without crowding them. Leave them in only 1-2 minutes per batch, to create char marks. Then remove.
  • Lower the heat to medium-high.
  • Lay several pepper strips, asparagus spears, and onion wedges across each flank steak strip.
  • Wrap the flank steak tightly around the veggies and secure the ends with a toothpick.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat.
  • Once hot, add 6 rolls to the skillet.
  • Sear 1-2 minutes per side, rotating to sear all sides. Cook the rolls approximately 5-6 minutes total, for medium-rare steak.
  • Remove the rolls and repeat with the remaining oil and rolls.
  • Top with hot sauce if desired.

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Notes

NOTE: If it is easier to work with, you can cut into strips, and butterfly those then pound so you are working with smaller pieces.
Blister vegetables in a hot dry pan for the best flavor. Do not reference the video for this one, as the video creator did not make this right. However, when in a hurry, you can cook as shown in the video. 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Andie Thueson says

    January 3, 2019 at 10:41 am

    I love this idea, so yummy and a fun twist on a classic!
    Reply
  2. Kellie H says

    January 3, 2019 at 11:01 am

    I just had something exactly like this at a local Mexican restaurant......they look so easy I can't wait to make them at home now!
    Reply
  3. Kristyn says

    January 3, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    Wishing I could pop these in my mouth right now! So many delicious flavors all in one bite!
    Reply
  4. Kim says

    January 3, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Yum! This looks like something my husband would LOVE!
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  5. Becky Hardin says

    January 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Such an easy meal idea. A must try for sure.
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    January 15, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Wow! This looks so amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe!! This recipe's gonna be a big hit it party.
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