Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips for a Cozy Dinner
A deliciously rich dish combining creamy queso rice and tender steak for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup queso dip
- 1 pound steak strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add steak strips and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Add arborio rice to the same skillet and toast for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.
- Once the rice is al dente, stir in queso dip and cooked steak until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture.
- Feel free to add toppings like chopped cilantro or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg