Description
A delicious and comforting bowl combining savory steak, creamy queso, and fluffy rice. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, pour in the beef broth, toss in the butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the rice, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork when done.
- Season and Cook the Steak: Season the steak strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned steak strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until brown. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Queso Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream. Add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Gradually mix in shredded cheeses until smooth, adding garlic powder and optional cayenne pepper.
- Assemble the Steak Queso Rice Bowl: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with steak strips and drizzle with queso sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or sour cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge. Rice and steak last 3-4 days; queso sauce lasts about 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Steak, Queso, Rice, Comfort Food, Family Meal, Quick Dinner