Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy steak, creamy queso, and fluffy rice with this easy-to-make Steak & Queso Rice recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish brings a fiesta to your table with its vibrant colors and bold flavors. Each bite is a cheesy explosion paired with tender meat, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup queso cheese (fresh cheddar or pre-made dip)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the steak, dicing the onion and bell peppers, and measuring out all components.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until absorbed (15-20 minutes).
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (4-5 minutes). Stir in spices.
- Combine: Return steak to skillet with vegetables; pour in queso cheese and stir until melted (3-4 minutes). Fold in cooked rice until well combined and heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg