Name: Steak Queso Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 cups long‑grain white or Basmati rice; 2½ cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon); 1 bouillon cube (optional); 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional); 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cumin (or up to 1 tsp); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1 lb sirloin steak (or NY strip), sliced thin; 2 Tbsp butter; Montreal steak seasoning, to taste; White queso sauce (store‑bought or homemade); Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Flour tortillas, optional (for serving)

Description

This Steak Queso Rice is a one-skillet Tex-Mex delight, combining tender steak, creamy white queso, and seasoned rice for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

2 cups long‑grain white or Basmati rice
2½ cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
1 bouillon cube (optional)
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin (or up to 1 tsp)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 lb sirloin steak (or NY strip), sliced thin
2 Tbsp butter
Montreal steak seasoning, to taste
White queso sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Flour tortillas, optional (for serving)

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Instructions

Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 Tbsp oil. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and soft. Add rice and stir for about 2 minutes to toast.
Pour in chicken broth (plus bouillon if using) and crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce. Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid. Remove from heat and let it rest 5 minutes, covered.
While rice simmers, season steak strips with Montreal seasoning. In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with 1 Tbsp oil. When hot, add steak and sear 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove from heat.
Fluff the rice, transfer to a serving dish, top with steak, and drizzle with warm white queso. Scatter chopped cilantro over the top. Serve with tortillas if desired.

Notes

Rinse rice well to ensure fluffiness.
Use plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian or vegan version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of broth.
Add jalapeños or chili powder for more spice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg