Description
These vibrant and flavorful cilantro lime steak bowls are perfect for a quick dinner, featuring marinated flank steak, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro lime mixture – In a small bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, and one tablespoon of olive oil. Stir everything together until fragrant. This mixture will add the signature freshness to the dish.
- Season the steak – Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides. Let it rest for about 10 minutes so the flavors absorb into the meat.
- Cook the steak – Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining olive oil. Place the steak in the hot pan and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. You want a nice golden crust while keeping the inside tender.
- Rest and slice – Remove the steak from the pan and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. This helps keep the juices inside the meat. Slice the steak thinly against the grain for the most tender bites.
- Prepare the rice – If your rice is freshly cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. You can stir in a small spoonful of the cilantro lime mixture to give it extra flavor.
- Assemble the bowls – Divide the rice into serving bowls. Add sliced steak on top, then arrange tomatoes, avocado slices, corn, and red onion around the bowl. Drizzle the remaining cilantro lime mixture over everything.
Notes
- The finished cilantro lime steak bowls should look colorful, vibrant, and inviting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg