Description
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Steak Queso Rice Bowl. Tender steak is layered atop a fluffy bed of long-grain rice and drizzled with a creamy, indulgent cheese sauce, complemented by colorful sautéed bell peppers and onions. Perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings, this dish combines rich flavors and textures into one hearty bowl. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Sear in a hot pan until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove steak and let it rest.
- In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 7 minutes until soft.
- For the cheese sauce, combine cheddar and cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. In bowls, layer rice, sautéed veggies, sliced steak, and drizzle with cheese sauce. Top with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg