Description
A bright, tangy dinner option that brings freshness and ease to a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lbs Steak (skirt, flank, or strip)
- 1/4 cup Lime juice (Freshly squeezed for better flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (Plus extra for serving.)
For the Bowl Assembly
- 2 cups Rice (jasmine or long grain) (Cooked according to package instructions.)
- 1 can Black beans (Canned or cooked.)
- 1 cup Corn (Frozen or canned.)
- 1 medium Avocado, diced (Add at the end for freshness.)
- 1/2 cup Creamy cilantro lime sauce (Store-bought or homemade.)
Instructions
Marinating the Steak
- Combine lime juice, chopped cilantro, and seasonings in a bowl; marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions, then mix in fresh cilantro and lime juice after cooking.
Cooking the Steak
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated steak to your desired doneness, then slice thinly.
Assembling the Bowls
- In bowls, layer the cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, sliced steak, and diced avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy cilantro lime sauce before serving.
Notes
Serve with extra lime wedges for brightness, and add optional sides like tortilla chips for crunch. Adjust the sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Mexican