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Steak Queso Rice Bowl

A comforting and delicious one-bowl meal featuring seasoned flank steak, creamy queso cheese, and colorful toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked white rice Use leftover or freshly cooked rice.
  • 1 pound flank steak sliced into thin strips Can substitute with other cuts of steak.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the steak.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup queso cheese sauce Warm before serving.
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed Use canned or cooked beans.
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes Fresh or canned.
  • 1 each avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro For garnish.
  • Lime wedges for serving Add a squeeze of lime for flavor.

Method
 

Cooking the Steak
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced flank steak and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the steak is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparing Queso
  1. In a separate pot, warm the queso cheese sauce over low heat until smooth.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
  2. Divide the rice mixture among serving bowls.
  3. Top each bowl with the cooked steak, a generous drizzle of warm queso cheese sauce, and diced avocado.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving. Avoid freezing the avocado and queso cheese sauce together for better texture. Instead, freeze the rice, beans, corn, and steak separately.