Description
Steak and Queso Rice is a savory meal that brings together tender sirloin steak, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce for a comforting dish that everyone will love. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is versatile enough to serve in bowls, as a filling for tacos, or even layered in burrito bowls. With its delightful combination of spices and velvety queso, Steak and Queso Rice promises to be a new favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak (sliced into strips)
- 1.5 cups white rice (long grain)
- 6 oz white American cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 whole limes (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Cook the white rice according to package directions with 1 tbsp of butter until fluffy.
- Season the sirloin steak with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned steak for 2-3 minutes per side until browned; remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Gradually add whole milk while whisking; incorporate cubed white American cheese and shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Assemble by spooning rice into bowls, topping with steak strips, and pouring queso sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg