Description
A comforting bowl filled with tender steak, melted cheese, and fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a sumptuous homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for steak)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (for queso)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for rice)
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Ripe avocado (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear, then heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add garlic powder and rice, stir for 1-2 minutes before adding water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes.
- After 18-20 minutes, check if the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for 5 extra minutes.
- Pat the steak dry and drizzle with olive oil. Mix cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a rub, seasoning the steak evenly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet until hot, place the steak in and cook for about 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly at a 45-degree angle.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and pour in the milk, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Bring the milk mixture to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, add shredded cheeses one handful at a time, stirring until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more milk and stir in spices.
- Spoon warm rice onto plates, fan sliced steak across the top, and drizzle with queso sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Consider using leaner cuts of meat for a healthier version. Pair with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg