Description
Whipping up Cheesy Steak Rice brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with tender beef and melty cheese nestled over fluffy rice. Weeknight meals never tasted so satisfying when you combine these simple ingredients for a quick and delicious family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Main Starches:
- 1 cup long grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut 1 lb sirloin steak into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring each chunk is roughly 1-inch square for even cooking.
- Dice 1 medium onion and 1 cup bell peppers into small, consistent pieces to help them cook evenly at 350°F in a large skillet.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until oil shimmers and surfaces are hot.
- Toss diced onions and bell peppers into the skillet, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until they soften and develop slight golden edges.
- Add steak pieces to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer so each piece browns quickly at 400°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to enhance flavor depth.
- Stir in 1 cup long grain rice, ensuring it’s fully submerged in liquid, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer rice for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender and fluffy.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the rice mixture, stirring gently until cheese melts completely.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing flavors to meld for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose a tender cut of steak like sirloin or ribeye for the most flavorful and tender result.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper before searing to enhance the meat’s natural flavors and create a delicious golden crust.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible, as it provides the best heat distribution and helps create a perfect sear on the steak.
- For a lower-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over a bed of mixed vegetables to reduce the carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg