Name: Steak and Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips against the grain; 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed; 3 cups water or low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen; 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed

Description

Juicy sirloin steak is seared in a garlicky blend of smoked paprika and cumin, then paired with fluffy jasmine rice, crisp veggies, and a zesty garlic-lime sauce for a quick, vibrant, and satisfying one-bowl meal perfect for weeknights or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips against the grain
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
3 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Garlic-Lime Bowl Sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed

Instructions

Add rinsed jasmine rice, water or broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a saucepan. Boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, rice vinegar, chili powder, and water for the dressing in a small bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook steak strips with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add bell pepper and corn to the pan; sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with steak and vegetables. Add lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with garlic-lime sauce and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

Adjust sauce thickness by adding more water as needed
Substitute beef broth with water for a lighter taste
Add protein like halal chicken if preferred
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
This recipe is naturally free from pork and alcohol

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 20
Category: Recipes
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g