Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips
A comforting dish featuring creamy queso rice topped with juicy steak strips, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 lb steak strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by cooking it in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the steak strips with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the seasoned steak strips in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Mix the queso cheese into the rice until melted and combined.
- Serve the creamy queso rice topped with the steak strips and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding bay leaves or lime juice to the broth while cooking the rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg