Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender steak and creamy queso with this mouthwatering Steak & Queso Rice dish. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a special gathering, this recipe elevates your typical taco night into a flavorful feast. The rich textures and spices create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. With customizable toppings and the option to serve with warm tortillas, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 2 ½ cups Chicken Broth
- 1 pound Sirloin Steak (cut into strips)
- 1 can (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- White Queso (for topping)
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Toast rice in the skillet for about 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, bouillon, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Season steak strips with Montreal seasoning and cook in a separate skillet until done.
- Combine cooked steak with rice; drizzle generously with queso and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg