Healthy Steak Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls: A Flavorful Recipe for a Quick Dinner features marinated steak, fresh vegetables, lime, and cilantro over rice or cauliflower rice for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, extra cilantro
Instructions
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Marinate steak with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and half the cilantro for 20 min–2 hrs.
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Sauté bell peppers, onion, and corn in 1 tbsp olive oil until tender-crisp.
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Cook steak on high heat 3–5 min per side; rest 5–10 min.
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Slice steak thinly against the grain.
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Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, steak, and optional toppings.
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Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Avoid overcooking steak or vegetables; taste and adjust seasoning.