Description
Bring a burst of flavor to your dinner table with Cilantro Lime Steak and Rice Bowls. This vibrant dish features marinated flank steak, perfectly paired with zesty cilantro lime rice and an array of fresh toppings. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, these bowls offer a satisfying and nutritious meal that’s simple to prepare. With lean protein and plenty of customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a deliciously balanced dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Dive into this flavorful experience and elevate your dining with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup minced cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cilantro lime crema
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble the bowls starting with rice as the base, then layer black beans, corn, avocado, sliced onion, cherry tomatoes, and top with sliced steak and cilantro lime crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg