Cilantro Lime Steak and Rice Bowl

Steak slices and avocado over cooked rice in a bowl

Cilantro Lime Steak and Rice Bowl

Quick, flavorful, and loaded with fresh herbs, this cilantro lime steak and rice bowl makes the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep star — ready in under 30 minutes.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired, Fusion

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Rest Time: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 580kcal

Cost: $18

Equipment

1 Cast iron skillet
1 Saucepan with lid
1 Mixing bowl
1 Cutting board
1 Sharp knife
1 Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients

For the Steak Marinade

½ lbs sirloin steak sliced thin against the grain
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and black pepper to taste

For the Rice Bowl

2 cups jasmine rice or brown rice
3 cups beef or chicken broth
1 lime cut into wedges, for serving
¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
1 avocado sliced
fresh cilantro as needed, for garnish

Instructions

Whisk marinade ingredients and coat steak. Let sit for 15–30 mins.
Rinse and simmer rice in broth until tender.
Cook steak in a hot skillet until browned and juicy.
Layer rice, steak, toppings, and drizzle reserved marinade.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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