Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal ready in 30 minutes. Tender steak, cilantro-lime rice, and a creamy yogurt dressing create a healthy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- Flank Steak (500g / 1.1lb): Slice thinly against the grain after resting.
- Olive Oil (3 Tbsp): For marinating and dressing.
- Kosher Salt (1 tsp): For seasoning.
- Black Pepper (½ tsp): Freshly ground.
- Garlic (2 cloves): Minced.
- Lime (Zest of 1 + 4 Tbsp juice): For marinade, rice, and dressing.
- Cilantro (¼ cup + extra): Finely chopped.
- Long-Grain White Rice (1 cup / 200g): Neutral base.
- Water (1 ½ cups / 360ml): For cooking rice.
- Black Beans (1 cup / 150g): Rinsed and drained.
- Corn Kernels (½ cup / 75g): Thawed.
- Avocado (1 ripe): Sliced.
- Pico de Gallo (½ cup / 120g): Fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Greek Yogurt (¼ cup / 60ml): For creamy dressing.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp): For dressing.
- Honey/Agave (1 tsp): For dressing sweetness.
- Pumpkin Seeds (2 Tbsp / 30g): Toasted.
- Lime Wedges: For serving.
Instructions
- Marinate Steak: Combine olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Coat steak and marinate for 10+ minutes.
- Cook Rice: Rinse rice, boil with water and salt, simmer for 15 minutes, rest for 5, fluff, and add lime juice.
- Sear Steak: Pat steak dry, season, and sear 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Warm Beans & Corn: Heat beans and corn with a splash of olive oil.
- Make Dressing: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, steak, beans, corn, avocado, and pico de gallo. Drizzle with dressing and garnish.
Notes
Resting the steak is crucial for tenderness. Feel free to customize with different beans, cheeses, or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg