Steak Queso Rice 

Steak Queso Rice is a hearty, comforting dish combining tender slices of seasoned steak, creamy queso sauce, and flavorful rice all in one bowl. Ready in about 30 minutes, this Tex-Mex inspired meal is a cheesy, savory dream that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, taco night alternative, or an easy meal to impress guests!

Ingredients

• 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), thinly sliced
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• 1 small onion, chopped
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 cup rice (white or brown)
  
  

• 2 cups beef broth
  
  

• 1 cup queso blanco or melted cheese of choice
  
  

• ½ cup sour cream
  
  

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  
  

• ½ teaspoon cumin
  
  

• ½ teaspoon chili powder
  
  

• Salt and black pepper, to tasteCooking in the Midwest
  
  

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steak and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
   
   

2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
   
   

3. Stir in the rice, cooking for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast it.
   
   

4. Pour in the beef broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes or until rice is tender and cooked through.
   
   

5. Once the rice is ready, stir in the queso blanco and sour cream until creamy and fully combined.
   
   

6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
   
   

7. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 470 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 37 g
  
  

• Protein: 25 g
  
  

• Fat: 26 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 2 g
  
  

• Sodium: 680 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: 70 mg