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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

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These cilantro lime steak bowls are everything you crave when you want restaurant-quality food at home: tender marinated steak with a perfect char, fluffy cilantro lime rice, and fresh colorful toppings. It’s quick enough for a busy Tuesday night but tastes so good you’ll meal-prep it weekly.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup pico de gallo or salsa
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour over steak in a zip-top bag. Marinate 30 minutes minimum, 2–4 hours ideal, up to 24 hours.
  2. Cook rice and stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt while hot. Warm black beans with cumin and salt. Char corn in a dry skillet. Slice vegetables and prep toppings. Mix sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt for dressing.
  3. Remove steak from marinade and let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry. Heat skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear steak 3-4 minutes per side to 130-135°F. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  4. Slice steak against the grain. Build bowls with rice base, then add black beans, corn, steak, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and cheese. Top with salsa, dressing, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • The secret to perfect cilantro lime steak bowls is temperature control and slicing against the grain. Hitting 130-135°F and resting for 10 minutes keeps juices inside the meat.
  • The cilantro lime marinade flavors deeply while keeping it juicy.
  • Assembling with warm rice, cool toppings, and creamy dressing creates layers of flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Marinating and Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Find it online: https://easyrecipes.cookingtastes.com/cilantro-lime-steak-bowls/