Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are fresh, filling bowls made with marinated steak, rice, beans, corn, and vegetables. Bright lime juice and fresh cilantro add bold flavor, making this an easy and satisfying meal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cooked rice
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Extra cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add the flank steak to the marinade, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
3. Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
4. Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan or skillet.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
6. Remove steak from marinade, discard marinade, and grill steak 4 to 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
7. Let steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
8. Divide rice among bowls and top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
9. Add sliced steak and sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
10. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For best texture, store components separately if meal prepping. Add avocado and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg