Description
Steak Queso Rice delivers a mouthwatering fusion of tender beef and creamy cheese, blanketing fluffy rice with rich, hearty flavors that make your dinner table sing with excitement. Grab your skillet and prepare for a quick, satisfying meal that brings Tex-Mex comfort straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb steak
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup queso cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking/Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Warm your skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers with readiness.
- Thoroughly coat your 1 lb steak with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Carefully place the seasoned steak into the hot pan, allowing it to sear for 3-4 minutes on each side at 375°F until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Pour 2 cups of precooked rice into the same pan, scraping up any delicious browned bits from the steak.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin, bite-sized strips.
- Return the steak strips to the pan with the rice, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
- Drizzle 1 cup of queso cheese over the steak and rice, stirring until the cheese melts completely and coats everything.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro across the top for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose a tender cut like ribeye or sirloin for the most flavorful and juicy steak.
- Let the steak rest after cooking to help retain its juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
- For a lower-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over mixed greens.
- Season your steak generously and let it come to room temperature before cooking for more even browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg