Description
Steak Queso Rice delivers a creamy, cheesy sauce over tender steak and fluffy rice, all cooked in one skillet for a quick, hearty dinner. With diced onion, colorful bell peppers, and a splash of beef broth, this dish balances savory depth and comforting richness. Ready in about 30 minutes, it serves four, provides 540 calories per serving, and makes a perfect weeknight meal that feels restaurant‑style without the fuss. Pair it with a fresh salad or warm tortillas for crunch and a complete meal!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Add diced steak and brown on all sides.
- Stir in rice, beef broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in queso cheese sauce until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra peppers if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Use smoked beef for a deeper flavor. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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