Description
This Southwest Steak Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring tender, spiced flank steak served over a bed of rice with black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner or meal prep, this dish combines smoky, spicy, and fresh elements with a delightful Southwestern twist.
Ingredients
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Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Jalapeños
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak Seasoning. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a spice rub.
- Season the Steak. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the flank or skirt steak to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Cook the Steak. Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned steak in the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Rest and Slice. Remove the steak from the heat, transfer it to a cutting board, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Assemble the Bowls. Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced steak, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Finish and Serve. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl and add any optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, salsa, or hot sauce. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate the steak in lime juice and olive oil before seasoning for extra flavor and tenderness.
- This bowl can be made with grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables for a different protein or vegetarian option.
- Use cilantro lime rice for an added burst of freshness and flavor in the base.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños.
