Bold & Flavorful Steak and Queso Rice Recipe
A rich and flavorful Steak & Queso Rice dish made with tender steak strips, seasoned basmati rice, creamy queso, and fragrant spices. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
14 oz crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sirloin steak, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
Montreal steak seasoning
White queso, for topping
Fresh cilantro
Flour tortillas, optional
Instructions
1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic and onion.
3. Add rinsed rice and toast for two minutes.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
5. Add bouillon cube, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
7. Let rice rest for five minutes, then fluff.
8. Season steak with Montreal seasoning.
9. Heat oil and butter in another skillet and cook steak strips for 4–5 minutes per side.
10. Add cooked steak over the rice and drizzle with white queso.
11. Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortillas.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of broth to keep rice moist.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Prep rice and steak ahead for easy assembly.
Add jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 629
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 78
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 87