Description
A flavorful and hearty one-pan dish combining tender sirloin steak with creamy queso cheese blended into seasoned rice, topped with fresh garnishes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Meat
- 1 lb sirloin steak
Rice and Cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup queso cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Garnishes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper and mince the garlic cloves to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sirloin steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and released their flavors.
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in the cooked long-grain white rice along with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook until the rice is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Melt the Queso: Gradually add the queso cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce coating the rice and vegetables.
- Combine and Serve: Add the sliced rested sirloin back into the skillet and toss gently to combine with the queso rice. Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- Use Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese for authentic queso flavor; feel free to try pepper jack for some heat.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking ensures juicy, tender slices.
- Cook the rice ahead of time or use leftover rice for best texture in this dish.
- Add fresh lime juice or jalapeños if you want a zesty or spicy kick.
- Can be adapted to gluten free by ensuring all spices and cheese are gluten free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Searing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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