Steak Cheese and Rice
Steak Cheese and Rice is a hearty one-pan meal with tender steak, seasoned rice, and creamy queso.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp butter
- Montreal steak seasoning
- White queso halal-friendly
- Fresh cilantro
- Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the rice. Toast lightly, stirring frequently.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, and dried cilantro. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- In another skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sliced sirloin steak and season with steak seasoning.
- Cook steak to your preferred doneness, then remove from heat.
- Top the cooked rice with steak and drizzle generously with white queso.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve as a bowl or wrap inside flour tortillas.
- This Steak Cheese and Rice dish is best served warm for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap sirloin with ribeye or flank steak if preferred
- Use brown rice for a healthier alternative (adjust cook time)
- Serve with pico de gallo, salsa, or taco sauce for added freshness