Description
This Steak Rice Bowl is a delightful blend of juicy marinated steak and fluffy jasmine rice, topped with fresh ingredients. It’s an easy, satisfying meal for busy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds flank steak
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
- Diced avocado
- Chopped tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice or Greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of water to thin if needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the steak to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking. Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- While the steak rests, fluff the warm jasmine rice with a tablespoon of olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the yogurt drizzle and set aside for later use.
- Assemble the bowls by layering the rice, topping with sliced steak, and your choice of toppings. Finally, finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of the creamy yogurt sauce.
Notes
Marinating the steak for longer enhances the flavor. Aim for at least 30 minutes to 8 hours for best results.
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or what’s available! Consider adding grilled vegetables for extra texture and flavor.
This dish is perfect for meal prep; prepare the rice and marinated steak ahead of time for quick assembly on busy nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg