Description
This Steak and Queso Rice recipe combines tender sirloin steak with creamy queso cheese and flavorful spices, served over fluffy long-grain white rice. A delicious and hearty dish perfect for any meal, featuring a balance of savory meat, cheesy richness, and aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 1 cup queso cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
Rice and Vegetables
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Oils
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic carefully to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sirloin steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until well browned. Remove the steak and let it rest before slicing to retain its juices.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in the cooked long-grain white rice along with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and cook until heated through.
- Melt in Queso Cheese: Gradually add the queso cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until it melts and forms a creamy mixture blending with the rice and spices.
- Combine and Serve: Slice the rested steak and mix it gently into the queso rice mixture. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices for added freshness and creaminess.
Notes
- For best results, cook rice separately ahead of time.
- Choose a good-quality sirloin steak for tenderness and flavor.
- Feel free to use homemade or store-bought queso cheese.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference, adding more chili powder for heat.
- Resting the steak before slicing ensures juicier meat.
- Serve with fresh garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, and avocado for added taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: steak queso rice, sirloin steak recipe, cheesy rice dish, Tex-Mex rice recipe, easy steak dinner
