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Ultimate Homemade Steak Queso Rice Bowl

A close-up view of a delicious steak queso rice bowl featuring sliced grilled steak, white rice, bright yellow queso, black beans, corn, salsa, and avocado slices.
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Make a satisfying, restaurant-style steak queso rice bowl at home using quick-seared marinated steak and a simple, creamy homemade queso sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice or cilantro-lime rice
  • For the Queso:
  • 8 ounces processed cheese (like Velveeta), cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon diced canned green chiles
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • For Toppings:
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. In a bowl, toss the steak strips with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak and set aside.
  3. Make the Queso: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cubed cheese, milk, green chiles, and diced onion. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not let it boil.
  4. Prepare Rice and Toppings: Warm the cooked rice. If using frozen corn, briefly sauté it in the same skillet used for the steak until heated through.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Layer the steak strips, black beans, and corn over the rice.
  6. Finish the Bowl: Spoon a generous amount of the warm homemade queso over the steak and rice. Top with salsa, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For faster prep, you can substitute store-bought queso for the homemade version, warming it according to package directions.
  • If you prefer a smokier flavor for your steak, add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the marinade.
  • To make cilantro-lime rice, mix 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and the juice of one lime into your finished white rice.

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