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Steak & Queso Rice Recipe

Steak & Queso Rice Recipe

5.3 from 30 reviews

A delicious and hearty recipe for Steak & Queso Rice that combines tender sirloin steak with flavorful rice topped with creamy queso. Perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Rice Preparation

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Steak Preparation

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Montreal steak spice, to taste

Assembly

  • Pancho’s White Queso, sufficient for drizzling
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnishing
  • Flour tortillas, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rice Preparation – Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown rice, then sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, and cilantro. Boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  2. Steak Preparation – Melt butter in a skillet. Season and cook sliced sirloin steak to desired doneness. Remove from skillet.
  3. Finalizing the Rice – After simmering, let rice sit covered for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
  4. Assembly and Service – Fluff rice, place on a platter, layer with steak, drizzle with queso, garnish with cilantro, and serve with tortillas.

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Keywords: Steak and Queso Rice, Tex-Mex recipe, rice and steak, queso topping