Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are vibrant, fresh, and packed with bold flavor. Tender marinated steak is layered over warm rice and topped with zesty cilantro-lime sauce, crisp veggies, and creamy avocado. A wholesome and delicious meal that’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep! 🥩🍚🌿✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Heat a cast-iron pan or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook the steak 4–5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Assemble the bowls with rice, steak, corn, black beans, avocado, and pico de gallo.
- Drizzle with extra lime juice or cilantro-lime dressing.
Notes
💡 Tip: For maximum tenderness, always slice flank or skirt steak *against the grain*. Meal-prep friendly—store components separately to keep everything fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cilantro lime steak, steak bowls, healthy dinner, Mexican steak bowls, rice bowls