Description
Steak Queso Rice is a flavorful Tex-Mex dish that combines tender, seasoned flank or sirloin steak with warm queso blanco cheese sauce served over fluffy white rice. Topped with shredded cheddar, fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices, this easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying and colorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice Bowl
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup queso blanco or white cheese sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the steak thoroughly on both sides with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to ensure even seasoning.
- Cook the Steak: Place the seasoned steak on the hot pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting cooking time as needed to reach your preferred level of doneness. Once cooked, transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
- Slice the Steak: After resting, slice the steak thinly against the grain to enhance tenderness and improve texture in the final dish.
- Warm the Queso: Gently heat the queso blanco cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and pourable, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: In large serving bowls or plates, layer the cooked white rice as the base. Top with evenly distributed sliced steak followed by a generous drizzle of warm queso blanco sauce.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the queso, then add diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeño if desired for a spicy kick.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the bowl for added brightness and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use leftover steak or rotisserie chicken to make this meal quicker to prepare.
- Add black beans or corn to the rice bowl for extra texture and nutritional value.
- For a spicier twist, substitute shredded cheddar cheese with pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
