The enticing aroma of lime sizzling in a hot skillet and steam rising from a pan draws everyone into the kitchen. This is the magic behind these vibrant cilantro lime steak bowls, a rapidly growing favorite on Pinterest and at dinner tables. They offer a gourmet presentation, taste incredibly fresh, and come together with remarkable speed.
This dish masterfully combines tender, bite-sized steak with fluffy rice and a bright, zesty cilantro-lime sauce. It delivers a high-end dining experience with the ease of a simple home-cooked meal – think the fresh vibrancy of taco night elevated into a satisfying power bowl. It’s an ideal choice for an easy steak dinner that still feels like a special treat.
I perfected this recipe during a particularly chaotic week when remembering to defrost ingredients was a struggle. My family immediately declared it a new favorite, and I value their honest feedback. I’ve refined all the crucial details: achieving perfectly juicy meat, crafting a robustly flavored sauce, and ensuring a stress-free cooking process. You’ll find all my tested tips within this guide!
These cilantro lime steak bowls capture everything you desire in a comforting, satisfying meal, elevated with a delightful zing. Imagine your favorite taco night, but with a sunny, fresh upgrade. This dish features juicy, perfectly marinated steak layered over warm, inviting rice, complemented by bright lime, creamy avocado, and a medley of colorful, fresh vegetables that unite the flavors harmoniously.
Perfect for a busy weeknight: The recipe’s steps are straightforward, and strategic prep-ahead optionssuch as marinating the steak or cooking the rice in advancecan significantly speed up your dinner routine.
Another fantastic aspect of this recipe is its endless adaptability. Not keen on tomatoes? Feel free to omit them. Have some spicy jalapeños on hand? Slice them in for a kick! Serve your creation in hearty bowls or wrap it in warm tortillas; the choice is entirely yours.
And let’s talk about leftovers. Should there be any steak remaining (though it’s rare, in my experience!), it transforms into a lunch you’ll genuinely anticipate throughout the day.
Simple Ingredients You’ll Need
Crafted with readily available pantry staples and fresh, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is designed for delicious simplicity. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need:
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls burst with zesty lime, juicy grilled steak, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a colorful, delicious dinner perfect for busy nights. This dish is one of the Healthy Steak Dishes and perfect for Quick And Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes. Enjoy easy dinners with steak that are flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound flank steak
¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ 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
½ cup red onion diced
½ cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
Extra cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Whisk together lime juice olive oil cilantro garlic cumin chili powder salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Add flank steak coat well cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes preferably 2-4 hours.
Cook rice according to package directions.
Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat about 5 minutes season if desired.
Cook corn if fresh or heat if frozen as needed.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Remove steak from marinade let excess drip off discard marinade.
Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness.
Let rest 5-10 minutes then slice thinly against the grain.
Divide rice into bowls add black beans corn cherry tomatoes avocado slices and red onion.
Top with sliced steak and feta if using garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges enjoy.
Notes
Resting the steak after cooking keeps it juicy and tender
Customize your bowls with other veggies or spicy toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce
Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor if you have extra time
No grill? Cook the steak in a cast-iron skillet instead
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