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Savory Steak Queso Rice

Savory Steak Queso Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Savory Steak Queso Rice is a delicious, quick meal that blends steak, queso, and rice for a Tex-Mex delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound Steak Tender slices of ribeye, sirloin, or flank
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for cooking the steak and onion
For the Base
  • 1 medium Onion Adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Rice White or brown rice creates a satisfying base
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Adds savory depth; use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Queso Blanco or Melted Cheese Delivers creamy richness
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Provides a tangy creaminess; can be omitted
For Flavor
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Optional freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Classic Tex-Mex spice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for your preferred spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes. Add olive oil to coat the bottom evenly.
  2. Add the sliced steak to the skillet, sear for 3-4 minutes until browned, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Add uncooked rice, stirring to coat with onion and garlic mixture. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in beef broth and stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Once rice is fluffy, reduce heat to low, fold in queso and sour cream. Stir until cheese melts.
  7. Return seared steak to skillet, stir into the creamy rice mixture and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, serve hot right after cooking to enjoy the creamy texture of the queso.

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