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Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips

Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips is a flavor-packed dish that elevates any meal with its rich, cheesy goodness and succulent steak. This delightful recipe combines tender steak strips, vibrant bell peppers, and creamy queso sauce over fluffy rice, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and a burst of flavors in every bite, your family and friends will be begging for seconds!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak strips
  • 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 18 minutes until fluffy.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add bell peppers until softened.
  4. Increase heat to high, add steak strips seasoned with cumin and paprika; cook for about 4-5 minutes until desired doneness.
  5. Stir in cooked rice and queso cheese sauce until evenly coated. Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
  • Author: Stefanie Weber
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the steak strips before cooking. Substitute steak with chicken or shrimp for variations. Add veggies like corn or zucchini for added crunch.