Description
Enjoy a flavorful Steak Queso Rice dish featuring grilled flank steak served over cheesy rice mixed with black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Let the flank steak sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub olive oil over the flank steak and sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly on both sides.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of beef broth to a boil.
- Add the rinsed rice to the boiling broth, stir once, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Fold gently to mix.
- Warm the queso dip and pour it over the rice mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Spoon the queso rice mixture onto each plate.
- Top with sliced flank steak, arranging it beautifully.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve additional lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite toppings like jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the rice mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes