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A close-up of a bowl of steak queso rice, showing seasoned rice topped with sliced steak and melted cheese.

Steak Queso Rice: A Flavorful Recipe

A delicious combination of tender steak, creamy queso, and flavorful rice, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb steak strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye) sirloin, flank, or ribeye
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for spice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice in beef broth with butter, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  2. Season steak strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, then rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare queso sauce by heating heavy cream, melting cream cheese, and gradually adding cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir in garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  4. Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked rice, topping with steak, and drizzling with queso sauce.
  5. Garnish with optional toppings like cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, or a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of hot sauce to the queso sauce.