Steak & Queso Rice: A Deliciously Easy Dinner Delight
Steak & Queso Rice is a perfect dinner choice that combines savory steak with creamy queso, all served over fluffy rice. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Cook the steak for 6-8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add cooked rice and jalapeño, mixing well to combine.
- Add the queso cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Slice the steak and serve it over the cheesy rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish can easily be made with chicken or shrimp instead of steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg