Description
Steak Queso Rice is a hearty one-bowl dinner combining tender, seasoned steak with creamy queso-infused rice, all made easily in one skillet for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (such as skirt, flank, or ribeye), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños, pico de gallo
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry, season it generously with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add the steak slices and sear until browned and cooked to your preference. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add a bit more oil or butter if needed, then sauté the diced onion until translucent, followed by the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice, coating it lightly in the oil and aromatics. Toast the rice for a minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and let the rice cook undisturbed for about 15–18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the queso cheese sauce until everything is creamy and well combined.
- Return the sliced steak to the skillet, mixing it into the cheesy rice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes—fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, sliced jalapeños, or pico de gallo.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked steak for quicker assembly.
- Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Leftovers keep well and reheat with added liquid to restore creaminess.
- Substitute with chicken or black beans for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
