Description
A hearty Tex-Mex meal featuring seasoned steak, fluffy rice, and creamy homemade queso sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb flank or sirloin steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups broth
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves
1½ cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack
1 tsp chili powder
1 lime
Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
1. Rub steak with oil and spices.
2. Sear 4–5 minutes per side, then rest and slice.
3. Toast rice, add broth, and cook until fluffy.
4. Make queso by melting butter, adding garlic, milk, and cheese.
5. Assemble rice bowls, top with steak and queso, and garnish.
Notes
Use chicken or vegetable broth. Substitute tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Store separately and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg