Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls Quick and Irresistible Dinner
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls burst with zesty lime, juicy grilled steak, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a colorful, delicious dinner perfect for busy nights. This dish is one of the Healthy Steak Dishes and perfect for Quick And Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes. Enjoy easy dinners with steak that are flavorful and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 together lime juice olive oil cilantro garlic cumin chili powder salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add flank steak coat well cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes preferably 2-4 hours.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat about 5 minutes season if desired.
- Cook corn if fresh or heat if frozen as needed.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Remove steak from marinade let excess drip off discard marinade.
- Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes then slice thinly against the grain.
- Divide rice into bowls add black beans corn cherry tomatoes avocado slices and red onion.
- Top with sliced steak and feta if using garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges enjoy.
Notes
- Resting the steak after cooking keeps it juicy and tender
- Customize your bowls with other veggies or spicy toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce
- Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor if you have extra time
- No grill? Cook the steak in a cast-iron skillet instead
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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