Steak Queso Rice
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Indulge in savory Steak Queso Rice, topped with creamy queso over fluffy rice. Perfect for quick dinners—try this recipe today!
- Author: Margaret
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- 450g flank or sirloin steak
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups broth or water
- Salt, as needed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices
- Sliced jalapeños
- Pat the steak dry and season with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the steak for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preference. Let it rest before slicing.
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Toast in olive oil with garlic powder before adding broth or water; simmer covered for 18–20 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Gradually stir in milk and cheeses until creamy; season to taste.
- Assemble by placing rice on plates, topping with sliced steak and queso sauce, then garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices, and jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg