Description
This Steak Rice Bowl is a perfect choice for a quick dinner. With flavorful marinated steak and fresh toppings, it’s a delightful, homemade meal loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
- diced avocado
- chopped tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of water to thin only if needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and to your liking. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Fluff the warm rice with olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a small bowl, prepare the yogurt drizzle and set it aside for later.
- Layer rice in bowls, top with sliced steak, and add your favorite toppings. Finish with lime juice and drizzle the creamy sauce.
Notes
Marinating the steak for longer enhances the flavor significantly.
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste, especially for the toppings.
Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg