Description
Steak and Queso Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender steak, creamy queso, and fluffy rice into one delicious dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or a casual get-together, this recipe brings robust flavors that delight your taste buds and create lasting memories. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup queso blanco (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt, pepper, and spices. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice until combined with vegetables. Add queso blanco, mixing until melted and creamy.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain and serve over the cheesy rice mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg