Description
This Cheesy Steak & Rice recipe combines tender, spiced NY Strip steak strips with flavorful cilantro lime rice, topped with creamy Pancho’s queso and fresh cilantro. Served with warm fajita-sized flour tortillas and tangy pico de gallo, this dish makes a delightful, easy-to-prepare meal perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Steak:
- 1 lb NY Strip Steak
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Rice:
- 3 packs Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime
- 1/2 cup water
Additional:
- Pancho’s queso
- Pico de gallo
- Fajita size flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut steak: Slice the NY Strip steak into thin strips and set aside for seasoning and cooking.
- Prepare rice: Heat a griddle over medium heat, add a small amount of avocado oil, then add the rice packs along with 1/2 cup of water. Cook and stir occasionally until the rice is heated through and tender.
- Cook steak: Season the steak strips with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne. Add avocado oil to the griddle if needed, then cook the steak strips on the griddle until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine: Mix the cooked steak strips into the prepared cilantro lime rice on the griddle to combine flavors evenly. Top the mixture with Pancho’s queso and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top.
- Serve: Warm the fajita-sized flour tortillas on the griddle or in a microwave. Serve the cheesy steak and rice mixture wrapped or alongside the tortillas, with a side of fresh pico de gallo.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or a dash of hot sauce when seasoning the steak.
- Use fresh cilantro in both the rice and as a garnish to enhance flavor and freshness.
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice allows quick meal prep without sacrificing flavor.
- Warming the tortillas before serving makes them pliable and enhances their texture.
- You can substitute NY Strip with other steak cuts like flank or skirt if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
