Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls burst with zesty lime, juicy grilled steak, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a colorful, delicious dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak
¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Extra cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Marinate the Steak:
In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add flank steak and coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours.
Prepare Rice and Beans:
Cook rice according to package directions.
Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt or cumin if desired.
Cook corn if using fresh (boil or sauté briefly). Heat frozen corn as needed.
Cook the Steak:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Discard marinade.
Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
Let rest 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Assemble Bowls:
Divide rice into bowls.
Add black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion.
Top with sliced steak and feta, if using.
Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Resting the steak after cooking keeps it juicy and tender.
Customize your bowls with other veggies or spicy toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce.
Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor if you have extra time.
No grill? Cook the steak in a cast-iron skillet instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + marinating time (30 minutes to 4 hours)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg