Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a perfect combination of zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy grilled flank steak marinated in a cilantro lime mixture, served with rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a touch of feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the flank steak in a bag or dish, pour the marinade over, coat the steak well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Follow package instructions to cook rice (brown rice recommended).
- Prepare the Bowl Ingredients: Heat black beans, cook corn if fresh, and heat through if frozen.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat grill, grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest and Slice: Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and steak slices among bowls. Top with feta, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with additional toppings like salsa, sour cream, or jalapeños.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- For a time-saving option, you can use pre-cooked rice or a rice cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, Flank Steak Recipe, Grilled Steak Bowls
