Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a homemade steak burrito bowl! This dish combines tender marinated steak, hearty brown rice, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, topped with creamy avocado and zesty lime juice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this customizable recipe is sure to impress your friends and family with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash and chop vegetables. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and garlic powder. Add sliced steak; coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5–7 minutes).
- Cook the steak: Increase heat to high; add marinated steak strips. Cook for about 4–5 minutes until browned but still juicy.
- Assemble your bowl: Start with a layer of brown rice, then top with sautéed vegetables, black beans, steak strips, avocado slices, salsa, and cilantro.
- Finish with lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out steak for grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with toppings like pickled onions or jalapeños for added flair!