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Southwest Steak Bowl

Southwest Steak Bowl

A hearty and colorful Southwest Steak Bowl made with juicy spiced steak, fluffy cilantro lime rice, fresh vegetables, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a cool sour cream finish. It is bold, filling, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Flank steak – 450 g (1 lb)
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – 0.5 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – 0.5 teaspoon
  • Long grain white rice – 1 cup (185 g)
  • Water – 2 cups (480 ml)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped – 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Corn kernels – 1 cup (150 g)
  • Ripe avocados, sliced – 2 medium
  • Fresh tomatoes, sliced – 1 cup
  • Red onion, thinly sliced – 0.5 small
  • Sour cream – 0.5 cup

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the steak with olive oil and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  3. Place the steak in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked to your preference.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the rice by simmering it with water according to package instructions. Once cooked, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  5. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. Warm the corn briefly in the skillet if desired.
  7. Divide the rice into bowls and top with sliced steak, corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning at the end with extra salt or lime juice if needed.
  • Store components separately for the best texture when meal prepping.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Southwest
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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