Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Cheesy Steak & Rice recipe featuring tender NY Strip steak seasoned with a blend of spices, served over fragrant cilantro lime rice, topped with creamy queso and fresh cilantro, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Steak
- 1 lb NY Strip Steak
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Rice
- 3 packs Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime
- 1/2 cup water
Additional
- Pancho’s queso
- Pico de gallo
- Fajita size flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut steak: Slice the NY Strip steak into thin strips, ensuring even thickness for quick and uniform cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare rice: Heat a griddle over medium heat and add a bit of avocado oil. Cook the three packs of Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime with 1/2 cup water on the griddle, stirring occasionally until the rice is heated through and tender.
- Cook steak: Season the sliced steak with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne. Add oil to the griddle if needed and cook the seasoned steak strips until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine: Mix the cooked steak strips with the prepared rice on the griddle or in a bowl. Top generously with Pancho’s queso and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the mixture.
- Serve: Warm the fajita size flour tortillas and serve alongside the cheesy steak and rice mixture. Add fresh pico de gallo on the side for a fresh, tangy contrast.
Notes
- You can substitute NY Strip steak with ribeye or sirloin based on preference.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to suit your spice tolerance.
- Use fresh cilantro if available for the best flavor.
- Ready rice packs help save time; alternatively, cook rice from scratch and add fresh lime and cilantro.
- Serve with a side of guacamole or sour cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
