Steak Queso Rice: Indulge in this Easy Weeknight Delight
Steak Queso Rice is the perfect weeknight meal that combines tender steak, cheesy queso, and fluffy rice for a delicious and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the flank steak with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add steak to the skillet and cook until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove steak from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add cooked rice and queso cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and combined.
- Add sliced steak on top of the queso rice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños to the queso.
- Leftover steak can also be used for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg