Description
Steak Queso Rice is a hearty and comforting dish made with seared steak, creamy queso cheese sauce, and seasoned white rice, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or customizable meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies or jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the sliced steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak slices for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- In a separate saucepan or microwave, heat the queso cheese sauce until smooth and pourable.
- Reheat or freshly cook white rice and distribute among serving bowls or plates.
- Top each serving of rice with cooked steak slices.
- Drizzle hot queso sauce generously over the steak and rice.
- Optionally, garnish with diced tomatoes, chilies or jalapeños, and chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Swap steak for grilled chicken or shrimp for a lighter version.
- Spice it up with pepper jack cheese or hot sauce in the queso.
- Add sautéed peppers, onions, or corn for more veggies.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- Transform into a burrito bowl with black beans, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
