Description
Steak & Queso Rice is a hearty Tex-Mex inspired dish loaded with tender, juicy steak bites, creamy queso sauce, and fluffy rice. It’s an easy, one-pan comfort meal that combines the rich flavors of grilled steak and cheesy goodness — perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or Mexican rice
- 1 cup queso dip or melted cheese sauce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak pieces with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cooked rice and stir to coat in the pan drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in queso dip until the rice is evenly coated and creamy.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use leftover rice or pre-cooked rice packets to save time.
- For extra flavor, grill or sear the steak before slicing.
- Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Spice it up by adding jalapeños or using spicy queso.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex