Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Steak Queso Rice recipe. Tender flank steak seasoned to perfection, combined with savory peppers, onions, and creamy queso blanco over a bed of fluffy white rice. This Tex-Mex inspired dish is a satisfying and flavorful meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Queso:
- 1 cup queso blanco or white cheese dip
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the sliced flank steak with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked to desired doneness. Set aside.
- Cook the Rice: In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers. Add smoked paprika, rice, and mix.
- Make the Queso: Warm queso blanco with milk until smooth. Pour over steak and rice mixture. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute queso blanco with Monterey Jack cheese.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or cayenne.
- This recipe is great for using leftover grilled steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
