Name: Steak Queso Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese; ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese; ¾ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeño, sliced; 1 tablespoon sour cream; ½ cup diced tomatoes

Description

A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender steak, creamy queso sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, sliced
1 tablespoon sour cream
½ cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of beef broth, 1 tablespoon of butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika to a gentle boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes.
Season steak strips with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cumin. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook steak strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked to your preferred doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm up heavy cream. Stir in cream cheese, then gradually add shredded cheeses, stirring until smooth to create queso sauce. Keep warm.

Notes

Feel free to adjust protein and spice level according to preferences. This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting the steak with mushrooms or vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Steak, Queso, Rice, Comfort Food, Family Dinner