Go Back

Steak Cheese Rice

A savory dish combining succulent steak with creamy cheese sauce and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak Preparation
  • 450 g flank or sirloin steak
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Cheese Sauce
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups broth or water
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
Garnishes
  • to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • to serve Lime wedges
  • to serve Avocado slices
  • to serve Sliced jalapeños

Method
 

Steak Preparation
  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and rub it with olive oil. Season both sides with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet until very hot and sear the steak for 4–5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  3. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain to maintain tenderness.
Rice Preparation
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, heat olive oil, stir the rice and garlic powder to coat, and toast lightly.
  2. Add broth or water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 18–20 minutes.
Cheese Sauce and Assembly
  1. In the same skillet used for the steak, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually add shredded cheeses to the milk, stirring until smooth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Spoon rice onto plates, top with sliced steak, and ladle warm queso sauce over. Garnish with cilantro, lime, avocado, and jalapeños as desired.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; 130°F (54°C) is medium-rare, and 140°F (60°C) is medium. For best results, let the steak rest after cooking. Prepare the cheese sauce while the rice is cooking to streamline the process. Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.