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Steak Queso Rice Delight

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A delightful dish combining tender steak strips, creamy queso sauce, and fluffy rice in one satisfying bowl, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 450 g steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 5 g salt
  • 2.5 g freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 g garlic powder
  • 1.5 g paprika
  • 1.5 g ground cumin
  • 200 g jasmine or basmati rice
  • 480 ml beef broth
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 2.5 g salt
  • 2.5 g garlic powder
  • 0.5 g smoked paprika
  • 100 g shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 60 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 180 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g cream cheese
  • 2.5 g garlic powder
  • 0.5 g cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 8 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 15 g sour cream
  • 80 g diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine beef broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add rice, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until absorbed. Fluff the rice and set aside.
  3. Coat steak strips evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until a crust forms. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Warm heavy cream in a small saucepan until bubbles form. Blend in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Gradually add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until smooth. Stir in garlic powder and cayenne if desired.
  7. Distribute rice among bowls. Layer with steak and top with warm queso sauce.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño, tomatoes, and sour cream. Serve hot.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for the steak’s doneness. Allow steak to rest for juiciness. Substitute steak with grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg