Description

Steak Queso Rice is a delightful dish that elevates your dining experience with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This recipe features tender steak strips paired with a luscious queso sauce over fluffy rice, making it an ideal meal for family dinners or gatherings. With customizable toppings and straightforward preparation, this hearty rice bowl is sure to impress at any occasion. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, it’s not just a meal—it’s comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, sliced
1 tablespoon sour cream
½ cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring beef broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Season steak strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm heavy cream. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually mix in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until smooth. Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper if desired.
Serve the cooked rice in bowls topped with steak and queso sauce. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, or diced tomatoes as preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added variety, experiment with different cuts of meat or try chicken or turkey as alternatives. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of cayenne pepper or adding extra jalapeños.