Description
This Steak Queso Rice is a flavorful, one-pan Tex-Mex dish featuring juicy steak, creamy queso sauce, and perfectly seasoned rice. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s rich, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak & Rice:
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or flank), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup corn (optional)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
For the Queso Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 small can diced green chilies
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For Topping (Optional):
- Diced avocado
- Chopped tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the steak with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onions, bell peppers, and corn. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Toast the Rice: Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for 1 minute to enhance its flavor.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Make the Queso Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream, shredded cheeses, diced green chilies, and garlic powder. Stir over low heat until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked steak to the skillet, pour in the queso sauce, and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve & Garnish: Top with diced avocado, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Substitute steak with chicken or shrimp for a variation.
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños to the queso sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex