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Tex-Mex Steak Bowl


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A flavorful Tex-Mex dish combining tender steak, fluffy rice, and cheesy queso sauce, topped with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb steak (your choice cut)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup queso sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the steak to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preferred doneness.
  4. Remove the steak from the skillet and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
  5. In your serving bowls, layer cooked rice at the bottom, followed by sliced steak, and finish with queso sauce.
  6. Top with your choice of fresh toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze components separately for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Tex-Mex, Steak Bowl, Quick Dinner, Family Meal, Easy Recipe