Description
Cilantro lime steak bowls are a fresh, zesty, and satisfying meal featuring marinated steak, rice, and customizable toppings like avocado, beans, corn, and a tangy cilantro-lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1 avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Cilantro lime dressing or extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
- Grill or sear steak over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare rice and toppings while steak cooks.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sliced steak, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and any other toppings.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing or fresh lime juice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the steak longer (up to 8 hours) for maximum flavor.
- Swap steak for chicken, shrimp, or portobello mushrooms for variation.
- Use quinoa instead of rice for added protein.
- Keep toppings and steak stored separately for best freshness when meal prepping.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
