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CILANTRO LIME STEAK BOWLS

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls: 7 Tips for Zesty Meal Prep Success!


  • Author: recipeinspire
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x

Description

These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. Juicy marinated steak is paired with rice, vibrant veggies, and a zesty cilantro lime finish—perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal or easy meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn (grilled or canned)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add steak and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook steak 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  5. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice as the base.
  7. Top with sliced steak, tomatoes, avocado, corn, and fresh cilantro.
  8. Add optional sour cream or yogurt and serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce. These bowls are great for meal prep and keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner
  • Method: Skillet or Grill
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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