Description
A flavorful Tex-Mex dish featuring tender steak and a creamy cheese sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for steak)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (for queso sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (for queso sauce)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (for queso sauce)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for rice)
- Salt to taste (for rice)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional garnish)
- Avocado slices (optional garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add garlic powder and rice. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in water or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Pat the steak dry and rub both sides with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
- Remove the steak and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon rice onto plates, top with sliced steak, and pour the queso sauce over. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, avocado slices, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to let the steak rest for proper tenderness.
- Adjust seasonings for the queso sauce to personal taste.
- For a spicy kick, include more jalapeños in the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg