Description
Steak Queso Rice is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender steak strips, seasoned rice, and a rich, creamy queso sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this flavorful bowl comes together in under an hour and satisfies every cheesy craving!
Ingredients
For the Steak
1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
For the Flavorful Rice
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Queso Sauce
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
Optional Toppings
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, sliced
1 tablespoon sour cream
½ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
Cook the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring beef broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.Season and Cook the Steak:
Season steak strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.Prepare the Queso Sauce:
In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over low heat. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until smooth. Stir in garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Keep warm on low heat.Assemble the Bowl:
Divide rice into bowls. Top with steak strips, drizzle generously with queso sauce, and add desired toppings like cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños, or sour cream. Serve immediately!
Notes
Swap steak for grilled chicken, shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms for variety.
Add extra cayenne or chipotle for more heat.
Leftovers make fantastic burrito fillings!
For creamier queso, stir in a splash of milk if sauce thickens while resting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685 Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg