Description
Steak Queso Rice brings together hearty beef and creamy cheese in a single skillet, creating a comforting meal that’ll make your taste buds dance. Sizzling steak chunks nestled in cheesy rice deliver maximum flavor without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb steak
- ½ cup black beans
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Flavor and Garnish:
- 1 cup queso dip
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 jalapeno
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Ensure your sirloin steak is patted completely dry with paper towels. Slice 1 lb of steak thinly against the grain into ¼-inch strips.
- Season 1 lb of steak strips with 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper, massaging spices into the meat thoroughly.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 400°F. Wait until oil shimmers and looks slightly wavy.
- Carefully place seasoned steak strips into hot skillet. Cook for exactly 2 minutes on first side until edges turn golden brown.
- Flip steak strips and cook additional 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove from heat immediately.
- Let steak rest on cutting board for 3 minutes to redistribute juices. Chop into bite-sized pieces roughly ½-inch long.
- Warm 2 cups precooked rice in microwave for 45-60 seconds until steaming. Fluff with fork and sprinkle pinch of salt.
- Heat 1 cup queso dip in small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
- Divide warm rice evenly between 4 serving bowls. Layer chopped steak, ½ cup black beans, and ½ cup diced tomatoes on top.
- Drizzle ¼ cup hot queso over each bowl. Garnish with ¼ cup green onions and optional cilantro and jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on side for squeezing over dish just before eating.
Notes
- Choose a tender cut like sirloin or flank steak for the best texture and easy slicing.
- Pat the steak completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Let the steak rest after cooking so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
- Customize the heat level by adding more or less chili powder and choosing mild or spicy queso.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg