Description
This Cheesy Steak & Cilantro Lime Rice Burritos recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender NY Strip steak strips seasoned with a blend of spices, combined with zesty cilantro lime rice, melty queso, and fresh pico de gallo. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, the fajita-sized flour tortillas are warmed and filled with this hearty mixture, garnished with fresh cilantro for a bright finish.
Ingredients
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Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb NY Strip Steak
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Rice
- 3 packs Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients
- Pancho’s queso (to taste)
- Pico de gallo (for serving)
- Fajita size flour tortillas (4 tortillas)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut steak: Slice the NY Strip steak into thin, even strips to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Prepare rice: Heat a griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of avocado oil. Add the 3 packs of Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime along with 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cook steak: Season the steak strips with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place the seasoned strips on the hot griddle and cook until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Combine: Mix the cooked steak strips with the cooked rice directly on the griddle to combine the flavors. Then, top the mixture with Pancho’s queso, allowing it to melt slightly, and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top to add fresh flavor and color.
- Serve: Warm the fajita-sized flour tortillas on the griddle or in a separate pan until pliable and lightly toasted. Serve the cheesy steak and rice mixture alongside the tortillas with a generous serving of pico de gallo to add zest and freshness. Assemble burritos as desired.
Notes
- Use a cast iron griddle or skillet for best heat retention and even cooking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spiciness to your liking.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute Pancho’s queso with reduced-fat cheese or a cheese alternative.
- If Ben’s Original Ready Rice is unavailable, substitute with cooked cilantro lime rice.
- Leftover steak and rice can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal the next day.
