Description
Sizzling Steak and Queso Rice brings together juicy steak and creamy cheese sauce in a single skillet that feels like pure comfort. Weeknight dinner heroes rejoice as your one-pan meal comes together quickly with bold flavor and zero fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound sirloin steak
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup queso cheese
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare 2 cups of long-grain white rice according to package instructions at 375°F for 18-20 minutes. Gently separate grains with a fork after cooking.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of paprika, cumin, and chili powder with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Thoroughly coat your 1-pound sirloin steak with this seasoning blend.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (around 400°F). Sear your seasoned steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the meat into thin, ¼-inch strips against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté your diced onion, bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Stir in 1 cup of queso cheese until it melts completely and coats all ingredients evenly.
- Top the rice mixture with your sliced steak strips. Serve immediately while everything is hot and cheese is creamy.
Notes
- Check the steak’s doneness by using a meat thermometer for perfect results every time.
- Let the steak rest after cooking to help the juices redistribute, which keeps the meat tender and flavorful.
- For a spicier version, add extra chili powder or a dash of hot sauce when mixing the rice and queso.
- Choose a high-quality queso that melts smoothly and complements the steak’s robust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 624 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 617 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg