Description
This Steak Rice Bowl is packed with mouthwatering flavors and simple preparations. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal at home, it combines tender flank steak, fluffy jasmine rice, and zesty toppings for a delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
- diced avocado
- chopped tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of water to thin only if needed
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked to your liking. Allow resting for 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.
- Fluff the warm jasmine rice using olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Taste and adjust the acidity as desired.
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt drizzle ingredients and set aside.
- Layer warm rice into bowls, add sliced steak, and top with your choice of toppings. Drizzle with lime juice and the creamy sauce.
Notes
For maximum tenderness, slice the steak against the grain after cooking.
Marinating the steak longer will enhance the flavor even more.
Feel free to customize your toppings with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg