Description
A cozy and flavorful dinner featuring marinated steak, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime served over rice with black beans and corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Creamy cilantro lime sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak in a mixture of lime juice, chopped cilantro, and your favorite seasoning for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions, fluff with a fork, and stir in some chopped cilantro and a dash of lime juice.
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated steak to your desired doneness (about 4-7 minutes per side), then let it rest before slicing.
- Layer a bowl with cilantro lime rice, topped with sliced steak, black beans, corn, and avocado.
- Drizzle with creamy cilantro lime sauce and serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro.
Notes
For meal prep, marinate the steak and prepare the rice ahead of time. These components can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg