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Steak Queso Rice

Savory Steak Queso Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

A comforting Tex-Mex dish that combines tender steak, creamy queso, and flavorful rice. Perfect for weeknight meals. Enjoy Steak Queso Rice today!
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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 ribeye steak or sirloin or flank, sliced thinly against the grain
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white or brown rice
  • 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Queso Blanco or melted cheese like Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Sear the sliced steak for 3-4 minutes until browned, then remove and keep warm.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes with the onion and garlic, stirring well.
  5. Add the beef broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Mix in the queso and sour cream, stirring until the cheese melts and is creamy.
  7. Combine the seared steak with the creamy rice mixture and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.

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