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Steak Queso Rice

Savory Steak Queso Rice: Quick Comfort Food Delight

Indulge in Savory Steak Queso Rice, a Tex-Mex delight that transforms busy weeknights into a comforting feast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound Flank or Sirloin Steak Can be substituted with chicken breast or portobello mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for cooking the steak
For the Queso
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap with Monterey Jack or Mexican blend
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to desired heat level
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Rinse until water runs clear
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Broth or Water Broth for richer flavor
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges For squeezing over the dish
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • to taste Sliced Jalapeños Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the steak dry and season with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4–5 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Rinse the rice and heat olive oil in a pot. Add rice and garlic powder, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth or water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
  4. In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in cheese until smooth. Season to taste.
  5. Assemble by placing rice on a plate, topping with sliced steak and pouring the queso over it. Garnish with cilantro, lime, avocado, and jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the steak to rest for juiciness. Store leftovers separately to maintain texture.

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