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Steak & Queso Rice – Flavorful Skillet Dinner You’ll Love


  • Author: By Cora
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Hearty skillet meal with tender steak, creamy queso, and flavorful rice. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb steak, sliced thin

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

1 cup shredded cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.

3. Cook steak slices until browned and cooked to your preference, then remove from skillet.

4. Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat with pan juices.

5. Lower heat and stir in shredded cheese and sour cream until creamy.

6. Add diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and cooked steak to the skillet.

7. Mix everything together and heat through.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Adjust jalapeños for desired spice.

Use fresh cilantro for best flavor.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: steak and queso rice, skillet dinner, cheesy rice, beef dinner