Description
This Flank Steak Queso Rice is a satisfying Tex-Mex dish featuring tender flank steak paired with creamy queso rice, black beans, corn, and fresh tomatoes. Ideal for family meals or meal prep, its packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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 queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese
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 on the steak and sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides, massaging it in.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat, adding more olive oil if using a skillet.
- Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and beef broth (add a pinch of salt if desired).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and gently fold to combine without mashing the beans or tomatoes.
- Add queso cheese sauce and fold in gently until everything is coated.
- Layer the cheesy rice mixture in a large serving dish or individual bowls.
- Arrange sliced steak on top of the rice.
- Drizzle extra queso cheese sauce over the steak if desired.
- Add optional toppings like sliced jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Dieses Gericht ist vielseitig; fühlen Sie sich frei, es mit Ihren Lieblingsbelägen anzupassen.
- Übrig gebliebene Portionen können in einem luftdichten Behälter bis zu 3 Tage im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt werden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes