Creamy Queso Rice with Juicy Steak Strips
Creamy queso rice with juicy steak strips is the ultimate comfort food that combines luxurious cheese, tender steak, and vibrant veggies for a meal that’s both satisfying and indulgent. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it’s no wonder this recipe quickly becomes a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 lb steak strips (flank or sirloin)
- 1 cup queso blanco (or Velveeta)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the bell peppers and onions.
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in rice and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until cooked.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak strips with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with steak and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low, add queso blanco, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until well combined; warm through for another minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Experiment with different proteins like chicken or shrimp. Add jalapeños for extra spice or try using pepper jack cheese.