Description
This Cheesy Steak & Rice recipe combines tender NY Strip steak strips seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, cooked alongside zesty cilantro lime rice, and topped with creamy Pancho’s queso and fresh cilantro. Served with warm fajita-sized flour tortillas and pico de gallo, this hearty and delicious dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight 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
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut steak: Slice the NY Strip steak into thin, even strips and set aside to prepare for seasoning and cooking.
- Prepare rice: Heat a griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of avocado oil. Add the 3 packs of Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime along with 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and tender.
- Cook steak: Season the steak strips with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne. Place the seasoned steak strips on the hot griddle and cook until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Combine: Mix the cooked steak strips with the cooked rice directly on the griddle to combine flavors. Then, top the mixture with Pancho’s queso and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top to garnish and add fresh flavor.
- Serve: Warm the fajita-sized flour tortillas on the griddle or in a separate pan. Serve the cheesy steak and rice mixture alongside the tortillas with a generous serving of pico de gallo for added zest and freshness.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice the steak thinly for quick and even cooking.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying or omitting the cayenne if you prefer less heat.
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice heats quickly, so keep an eye to avoid overcooking.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent tearing when filling.
- For a low-carb option, serve on lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
