Steak and Mexican Rice Bowl with Queso (Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner)
This steak and Mexican rice bowl with queso is a quick and easy dinner packed with bold, savory flavors. Made with tender seasoned steak, fluffy homemade Mexican rice, and topped with creamy queso, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Mexican Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
Steak
- 1 lb fresh beef (stir-fry cut strips work great)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Toppings
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- queso (store bought or homemade)
Instructions
How to Make Mexican Rice
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
- After about a minute, add the rice and stir until fully coated in the oil.
- Let it cook for another minute, then add salt, cumin, and minced garlic.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the tomato sauce until evenly combined.
- Add the chicken broth and stir.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and top with fresh cilantro.
How to Make the Steak
- In a bowl, combine the steak strips with garlic powder, salt, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, and paprika. Mix until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- After about a minute, add the steak.
- Cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
How to Assemble the Bowl
- Add a generous portion of Mexican rice to a bowl
- Top with the cooked steak
- Drizzle warm queso over the top
- Finish with fresh cilantro
- Serve immediately and enjoy!