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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Delicious Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls feature marinated flank steak, rice, and vibrant toppings, perfect for easy dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Steak Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  • 0.5 cup olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, loosely packed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon honey or agave nectar optional
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
  • 15 oz black beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Blender
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • jar with tight lid

Method
 

Steak Preparation
  1. Mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mixture all over the flank steak, coating both sides evenly. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. If marinating longer than 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, refrigerate for food safety, then bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
  2. Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook the steak for 4-6 minutes per side without moving it. For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 130-135°F; for medium, 140-145°F; for medium-well, 150-155°F.
  3. Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. After resting, slice thinly against the grain at a slight angle for maximum tenderness.
Vinaigrette Preparation
  1. While the steak cooks, prepare the vinaigrette by combining lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender or jar with a tight lid. Blend for 20-30 seconds until bright green and smooth, or shake in a jar for 45-60 seconds until fully emulsified.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls, then arrange the sliced steak, corn, black beans, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on top. Drizzle generously with the cilantro-lime vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables to suit your taste.

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