Description
Steak and Queso Rice is a delectable dish that brings together tender steak and creamy queso cheese over a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this comforting meal is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a unique twist every time, making it an instant hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup creamy queso cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting steak into pieces, chopping vegetables, and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the steak until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 4 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Return the steak to the skillet along with cooked rice, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in queso cheese until melted and combined (about 3 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg