Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Tender grilled steak marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, served with a flavorful combination of rice, black beans, corn, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bowls:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Place flank steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over the steak, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Warm the Black Beans: Heat black beans in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the Corn: Boil, sauté, or heat corn until tender.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat and oil the grill, grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Rest and Slice the Steak: Let the steak rest, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer rice, black beans, corn, steak, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and feta.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro, serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Feel free to customize these bowls with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- You can substitute the flank steak with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or your protein of choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, Grilled Steak Bowls, Rice Bowl Recipe, Mexican Steak Recipe
