Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a deliciously vibrant meal that combines zesty lime, juicy grilled steak, and an array of fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, bringing bold flavors and colorful presentation to your table. The marinade infuses the steak with a refreshing taste, while the customizable toppings allow everyone to create their ideal bowl.
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
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add flank steak and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; preferably 2-4 hours.
- Cook rice according to package directions. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm black beans for about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt or cumin if desired.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove steak from marinade; let excess drip off and discard marinade. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare (130°F). Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top each with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and sliced steak. Sprinkle with feta if using. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg