Description
Steak Queso Rice is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender steak, creamy queso, and fluffy rice for a flavor-packed experience. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, every bite will transport you to a cozy taco joint. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, Steak Queso Rice is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the steak, bell peppers, and onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook the steak until browned on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the queso cheese sauce until heated through.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until well combined, warming it for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish by squeezing lime juice over the dish and garnishing with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken or shrimp for the steak or use plant-based proteins for a vegetarian version. Add jalapeños for extra heat if you enjoy spicy dishes.