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Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips

Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips

Indulge in creamy queso rice with juicy steak strips for a savory gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Steak

  • 1 lb steak strips (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

Flavorful Rice

  • 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

Queso Sauce

  • 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)

Optional Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

Steak Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine steak strips with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Mix well to coat the meat evenly.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak strips for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Rice Cooking

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add rice. Stir until grains are lightly golden and aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

Queso Sauce Preparation

  • In a saucepan, combine white cheddar, Monterey Jack, heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Assembly

  • Fluff the rice and transfer to a serving plate. Top with steak strips and drizzle with queso sauce.
  • Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño slices, sour cream, and diced tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Creamy Queso Rice, dinner, Gluten-free, Juicy Steak Strips, Searing, Simmering
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