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Steak Queso Rice

Irresistible Steak Queso Rice for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy a comforting Steak Queso Rice that combines flavor and convenience in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a cozy dinner night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound Sirloin steak Cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the steak
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice Hearty base
  • ½ cup Diced tomatoes Adds freshness
  • ½ cup Canned black beans Rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup Frozen corn Thawed
  • ½ cup Diced bell pepper Any color
  • ¼ cup Diced red onion
  • ¾ cup Queso blanco cheese sauce Main cheese component
Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste Fresh cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring it coats the bottom of the pan.
  2. Season 1 pound of sirloin steak strips with 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Rub the spices into the meat.
  3. Add the seasoned steak strips to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked to your liking.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked white rice, ½ cup of diced tomatoes, ½ cup of rinsed black beans, ½ cup of thawed corn, ½ cup of diced bell pepper, and ¼ cup of diced red onion. Toss until well blended.
  5. Pour in ¾ cup of queso blanco cheese sauce over the mixture. Stir well to ensure even coating with the cheese.
  6. Gently fold in the cooked steak strips to the rice mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the dish if desired.
  8. Serve hot in bowls or as a filling for burritos or wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 25mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to 2 months.

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