Description
Steak & Queso Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender flank steak, creamy queso, and vibrant vegetables, making it perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a satisfying meal bursting with delicious flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 1 cup queso blanco
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing the flank steak into thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the flank steak for 3-4 minutes per side until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and rice; toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Once rice is cooked, lower heat and stir in queso blanco until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg