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Steak & Queso Rice

Savor Homemade Steak & Queso Rice for Ultimate Comfort!

This delightful Steak & Queso Rice brings comforting warmth and bold flavors to your table, perfect for hearty family dinners or entertaining friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 lb Sirloin Steak Feel free to swap for chicken or pork.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Used for cooking.
For the Queso Rice
  • 2 cups Long-Grain White Rice Works best for a fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup Queso Cheese Try Monterey Jack or cheddar.
  • 1 Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Smoked paprika adds deeper flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 Bell Pepper Diced.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro For garnishing.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For serving.
  • 1 Avocado Slices For serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by dicing the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic to have everything ready.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sirloin steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  2. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the cooked long-grain white rice along with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Lower the heat and gradually add queso cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  6. Toss the sliced steak with the cheesy rice mixture and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added spice, consider adding sliced jalapeños as a topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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