Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls feature juicy marinated flank steak paired with rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings like avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Bursting with bold, zesty flavors, these customizable bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat steak in marinade; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2–4 hours preferred).
- Cook rice, heat black beans, and prepare corn (boil, sauté, or thaw as needed).
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill steak 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls with rice, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Top with sliced steak, avocado, red onion, and feta.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate steak for 2–4 hours for best flavor, but 30 minutes works in a pinch.
- Swap steak for chicken, shrimp, tofu, or portobello mushrooms.
- Use cauliflower rice or romaine lettuce for a low-carb version.
- Add spice with jalapeños, hot sauce, or chipotle sauce.
- Quinoa can replace rice for added protein.
- Store components separately for up to 3 days; reheat steak and rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes to 4 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
