Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a fiesta of flavors, featuring tender marinated steak, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. This vibrant dish combines zesty lime and aromatic cilantro, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Top your bowls with creamy avocado and crunchy bell peppers for a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak by combining lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Add the steak and let it marinate for at least one hour.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak for about 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice first, followed by sliced steak and colorful veggies. Top with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg