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Steak Queso Rice

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Steak Queso Rice combines tender steak strips with flavorful rice, creamy queso sauce, and a variety of optional toppings. It’s a hearty and indulgent one-bowl meal packed with smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors.

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

For the Flavorful Rice:

1 cup jasmine or basmati rice

2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Queso Sauce:

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)

Optional Toppings:

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeño, sliced

1 tablespoon sour cream

½ cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the steak strips to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak and set it aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil. Add the rice, butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and cream cheese over medium heat until the cream cheese melts. Gradually add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth. Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using), then remove from heat.
  5. In a large dish or bowls, layer the rice, top with steak strips, and drizzle generously with queso sauce. Add optional toppings like cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream, and diced tomatoes.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra spice, add diced jalapeños directly into the queso sauce or top the dish with hot sauce.

To make the dish healthier, substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice.

Use different cheese combinations like pepper jack for spiciness or sharp cheddar for tanginess.

For a vegetarian version, replace steak with sautéed mushrooms or a plant-based protein.

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