Description
A bold, restaurant-style rice bowl with juicy steak and silky queso in every bite.
Ingredients
- Sirloin or flank steak
- Cooked seasoned rice
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Jalapeño or green chilies
- Butter
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Season steak with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Sear steak in hot olive oil until desired doneness; rest and cube.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic and jalapeño briefly.
- Add cream and gently warm, then melt in cheddar to form queso.
- Stir cooked rice with a pinch of salt and lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with rice, steak cubes, and warm queso sauce.
- Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute steak with grilled vegetables or tofu.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg