Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Savor the vibrant, zesty flavors of Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, a delightful dish perfect for quick dinners or special occasions. This recipe features marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice, accompanied by black beans, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables. With its colorful presentation and fresh ingredients, this satisfying meal is sure to impress your family and friends. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but it’s also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Black beans
- Corn (fresh or frozen)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Optional: Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Cook rice as per package instructions.
- Warm black beans in a saucepan and prepare corn accordingly.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Assemble bowls with rice base topped with black beans, corn, sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and feta cheese if desired.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg