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Cheesy Steak & Rice Recipe

Cheesy Steak & Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Griddling
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cheesy Steak & Rice recipe is a delightful Tex-Mex dish that combines tender strips of NY Strip Steak with flavorful cilantro lime rice, topped with creamy queso and fresh pico de gallo, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. It’s a perfect meal for a quick and satisfying 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
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut steak: Slice the steak into thin strips and set aside.
  2. Prepare rice: Heat a griddle, add oil, cook rice packs with water until tender.
  3. Cook steak: Season and cook steak on the griddle.
  4. Combine: Mix cooked steak with rice, top with queso and cilantro.
  5. Serve: Warm tortillas, serve with pico de gallo.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg