Description
A quick, vibrant meal with juicy steak, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh toppings, all ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Season steak with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Sear steak slices for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4. In a separate bowl, toss cooked rice with chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- 5. Assemble bowls by adding cilantro-lime rice as the base, then topping with steak, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
- 6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with hot sauce or add a sprinkle of cheese.
- Use grilled chicken or shrimp as an alternative to steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: steak bowl, cilantro lime rice, 20-minute dinner, steak recipe