Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Steak & Queso Rice recipe. This hearty dish combines tender steak, creamy queso, and fluffy rice for a meal that’s perfect for game nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings. Full of rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the steak, chop bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Add garlic & spices: Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine everything: Return steak to the skillet; add cooked rice and queso dip. Stir until thoroughly combined and heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve & enjoy: Top with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate your steak for extra flavor before cooking. Feel free to substitute steak with chicken or shrimp. Add black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.