Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls with 5 bold flavors that turn boring meals into flavorful feasts youll want to eat again and again
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, trimmed and sliced against the grain into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating and cooking
- Juice of 2 limes, fresh squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust for your heat preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice work well)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and most of the chopped cilantro (reserve some for garnish). Toss the steak strips in this marinade. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes—if you have time, 1 hour is great to let flavors sink in.
- While the steak marinates, get your rice cooked and chop the avocado and tomatoes. If you want a little crunch, toss tomatoes with a pinch of salt and lime juice.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high. Once hot, add the marinated steak strips in a single layer. Don’t crowd the pan—you might need to do this in batches. Let them sear for 2-3 minutes without moving so you get a nice crust. Flip the strips and cook for another 2 minutes. The steak should stay juicy but cook through.
- Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to keep the juices locked in and tenderize each bite.
- Divide rice between bowls. Top with steak strips, sliced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle the reserved cilantro on top and add any optional toppings you love.
Notes
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a fresh, satisfying meal full of zesty lime and fragrant cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests, this recipe delivers bold, bright flavors with balanced nutrition.