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Steak and Cheese Rice

A delicious one-skillet meal combining sirloin steak, creamy queso cheese, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or a family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb sirloin steak Any preferred cut
  • 1 cup queso cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced Any color
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Let it rest before slicing.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice along with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until heated through.
  5. Gradually add queso cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts and creates a creamy mixture.
  6. Combine the sliced steak with the queso rice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, and slices of avocado. Can be paired with a side salad or favorite vegetables.

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