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Steak Queso Rice

Cheesy Steak Queso Rice: Your New Comfort Food Craving

Steak Queso Rice is a comforting and easy weeknight meal that combines tender steak bites, creamy queso sauce, and fluffy rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 lb Flank Steak Substitute with sirloin or skirt steak if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can replace with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Use cayenne pepper for more spice.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Omit if unavailable (will lose some flavor).
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups White Rice Can swap with brown rice for a healthier option.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Can substitute with fresh tomatoes or omit.
For the Queso
  • 2 cups Queso Cheese Sauce Can use homemade cheese sauce or another creamy cheese dip.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Substitute with parsley if preferred.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Steak Queso Rice
  1. Start by generously seasoning the flank steak with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned steak for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Reduce the heat, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the cooked white rice and diced tomatoes, mix thoroughly, and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour cheese sauce over the rice and steak mixture, stir to combine, and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, slice the steak, fold it into the mixture, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe combines all the ingredients for a delightful comfort food experience that everyone will love!

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