Description
A vibrant and satisfying bowl filled with seasoned steak, fluffy cilantro lime rice, fresh salsa, and colorful toppings. This hearty meal delivers bold flavors and a perfect balance of textures.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1/2 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 large avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a bowl combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Rub the marinade over the steak and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Rinse the rice and add it to a saucepan with water or broth, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
In a mixing bowl combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the fresh salsa.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Warm the black beans and corn in a small skillet for 3–4 minutes.
Assemble bowls by adding rice to the base, then top with sliced steak, beans, corn, fresh salsa, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and sour cream or yogurt. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
For extra flavor, grill the steak instead of cooking it in a skillet.
Cauliflower rice can be used as a low-carb alternative to regular rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes