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Steak & Queso Rice : Hearty One-Pan Comfort


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

This easy dinner is a total crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re cooking for two or feeding a hungry family, this one-pan wonder delivers bold flavor without the fuss. It’s a great way to stretch a steak into a complete meal, loaded with cheesy goodness and ready in under 40 minutes. No side dish needed — it’s all here.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin or beef tips, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups cooked rice (white or Spanish-style)

1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Fresh lime wedges for serving (optional)


Instructions

Season steak with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from pan and set aside.

In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in cooked rice and heat through.

Lower heat and stir in queso until creamy and fully combined.

Add steak back to the pan, toss everything together, and warm for 1–2 minutes.

Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if using. Serve hot.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2g