Description
A flavorful and customizable bowl featuring marinated flank steak, fresh veggies, and zesty lime, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the flank steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for best results).
- Prepare Rice and Beans: Cook your rice according to package instructions. Heat black beans over medium heat for about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt or cumin if desired. Cook fresh corn by boiling or sautéing briefly; heat frozen corn as needed.
- Cook the Steak: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, then discard the marinade. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness (about 130°F). Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble Bowls: In individual bowls, divide the cooked rice. Add black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and diced red onion. Top each bowl with sliced steak and sprinkle with feta cheese if using. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Leftover bowls can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat carefully to avoid overcooking the steak.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime, Steak Bowls, Fresh, Grilled, Easy Recipe