Description
Tender steak strips, fluffy seasoned rice, and a silky queso sauce make this Steak Queso Rice the ultimate weeknight comfort bowl. Easy to assemble, big on flavor, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Steak: 1 lb steak strips, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin
- Rice: 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Queso: 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp cream cheese, 1 cup shredded white cheddar, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
- Toppings (optional): 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, 1 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring beef broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce to low, cover, and cook 15–18 minutes. Fluff.
- Sear the Steak: Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Sear in hot oil 3–4 minutes per side; rest 5 minutes.
- Make the Queso: Warm cream on low; whisk in cream cheese. Add cheeses gradually, stirring until smooth. Season with garlic powder and cayenne.
- Assemble: Add rice to a skillet or bowls, top with steak, and drizzle with warm queso.
- Garnish: Add tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, or sour cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Shred cheese fresh for the smoothest queso. Keep the sauce on low heat to prevent graininess. Swap in chicken or shrimp, or go vegetarian with black beans and sautéed peppers. Stores 3 days; reheat gently and add a splash of cream to loosen queso if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: steak queso rice, rice bowl, cheesy rice, weeknight dinner, skillet steak, meal prep