Description
A flavorful dish with juicy steak strips on a bed of jasmine rice, drizzled with a creamy queso sauce and topped with fresh ingredients.
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
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of beef broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Once it boils, add 1 cup of jasmine rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes. Fluff the rice and set aside.
- Season 1 lb of steak strips with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned steak for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Heat ¾ cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese until melted. Add 1 cup of shredded white cheddar and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until smooth. Optional: Mix in ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls and layer with the rested steak strips. Drizzle the warm queso sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, or a dollop of sour cream, and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the steak rest after cooking for maximum tenderness. You can prepare the rice and queso in advance to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg