Description
Steak & Queso Rice is a bold, savory dish combining tender steak with creamy, cheesy rice. This easy-to-make meal is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty meal to share!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup queso blanco or melted cheese of choice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steak and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the rice to the skillet, stirring it in with the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast.
- Pour in the beef broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the queso blanco (or melted cheese) and sour cream. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) and serve hot!
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the rice.
- Feel free to swap the steak for ground beef or chicken if preferred.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of guacamole or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg