Description
Steak & Queso Rice is a hearty dish that fuses tender steak with creamy queso over a fluffy rice bed. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this flavorful meal will impress family and friends alike. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, you can whip up this comforting dish in no time. Dive into an explosion of rich flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, diced
- 2 cups pre-made queso cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: In a medium pot, combine rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Cook the steak: Add diced steak, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the steak is browned and cooked through.
- Melt the queso: Pour in the queso cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Fluff the cooked rice and plate it. Top generously with the cheesy steak mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg