Description
Creamy queso rice with juicy steak strips is a mouthwatering dish that delivers a perfect balance of rich flavors and textures. Tender steak strips are seared to perfection and tossed with fluffy long-grain rice, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, all enveloped in a luscious queso cheese sauce. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this comforting recipe promises to impress and create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak strips
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear the steak strips for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- In a separate pot, cook the long-grain rice according to package instructions, adding salt for flavor.
- In a small saucepan, warm the queso cheese sauce over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Once everything is ready, fold the cooked rice into the skillet with the steak and vegetables. Pour in the queso sauce, mixing well until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg