Name: The Ultimate Guide to Steak & Queso Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: For the Steak: Sirloin, flank, or ribeye steak; Olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; Juice of 1 lime; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Rice: White rice or cilantro-lime rice; For the Queso Sauce:; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1½ cups milk or cream; 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso blanco); ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; Optional: diced jalapeños; Optional Toppings: Grilled onions, bell peppers, corn, black beans, guacamole, tortilla strips

Description

Juicy marinated steak over fluffy rice, smothered in creamy homemade queso and topped with all your Tex-Mex favorites. A customizable bowl full of bold flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Steak: Sirloin, flank, or ribeye steak
Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice: White rice or cilantro-lime rice

For the Queso Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk or cream
1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso blanco)
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional: diced jalapeños

Optional Toppings: Grilled onions, bell peppers, corn, black beans, guacamole, tortilla strips

Instructions

Marinate the Steak: Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight preferred).
Cook the Rice: Prepare white rice according to package instructions. For added flavor, stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice once cooked.
Sear the Steak: In a hot cast-iron skillet, sear the steak to your preferred doneness. Rest the meat, then slice thinly across the grain.
Make the Queso Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add milk or cream, stirring until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese and spices. Cook until melted and creamy.
Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, add a base of rice. Top with sliced steak and pour hot queso over. Add desired toppings.

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings or use spicy queso for extra heat. Great for meal prep—just keep the queso separate until ready to eat.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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