Description
Flavorful steak bowls with a zesty cilantro-lime marinade, served over rice with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill or sear for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top the rice with sliced steak, black beans, corn, and sliced red onion.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- You can substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for white rice.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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