Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls feature charred, savory steak paired with fresh, citrusy flavors, creamy avocado, and hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add flank steak to the bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 to 4 hours.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy.
- Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Cook the corn until sweet and slightly tender, or heat frozen corn briefly until hot.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Pat the meat dry and grill for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Arrange steak slices over bowls of rice, then add black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and diced red onion.
- Top with crumbled feta, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor. Marinate the steak for up to 24 hours for robust flavor. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak bowls, cilantro lime, quick dinner, meal prep, family meal