Description
A bold and flavorful recipe perfect for meal prep, combining zesty cilantro lime steak with vibrant veggies and hearty rice for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn, cooked (optional)
- Optional toppings: lime wedges, tortilla strips, sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the flank steak in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the steak is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the bowl ingredients: slice cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, thinly slice red onion, and cook corn if using. Rinse and drain black beans.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached (135°F for medium-rare). Let steak rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice rested steak thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the bottom, followed by black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, and red onion. Top with slices of steak.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the bowls and add lime wedges for squeezing fresh juice on top. Optional: garnish with tortilla strips or sour cream.
Notes
[‘Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor.’, ‘Preheat the grill properly to ensure a nice sear and grill marks.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the steak.’, ‘Balance textures in the bowl with crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, and tender steak.’, ‘Customize toppings like hot sauce, shredded cheese, or pickled jalapeños.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 30
Keywords: cilantro lime steak bowls, healthy meal prep, Mexican-inspired recipe, gluten-free, protein-packed meal