Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips

Craving a delicious, satisfying meal that doesn’t take hours to prepare? Look no further than Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips! These aren’t just any steak strips; they’re a shortcut to a restaurant-quality dinner packed with flavor, nutritious ingredients, and ready in a flash. As a busy mom myself, I understand the struggle of putting a healthy, tasty dinner on the table after a long day. That’s why I’m so excited to share this quick, easy, and family-approved recipe with you.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe isn’t just about convenience; it’s about flavor and comfort. The creamy queso paired with tender steak strips and hearty rice is a winning combination that everyone will love. It’s incredibly versatile – customize the cheese, add your favorite veggies, or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. But most importantly, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

For the Steak:

• 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced into strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Queso Rice:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Ro-Tel), undrained
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

Prepare the Steak:

1. In a bowl, toss steak strips with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook steak strips for 3-5 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Make the Creamy Queso Rice:

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Assemble and Serve:

1. Gently fold the cooked steak strips into the creamy queso rice.
2. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips!

Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips

A quick and easy recipe for Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips. Tender steak, creamy queso, and flavorful rice make a delicious, satisfying meal that’s ready in minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Steak:

• 1 pound sirloin steak thinly sliced into strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Queso Rice:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Ro-Tel) 10-ounce, undrained
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Equipment

• Large Skillet
• Bowl

Method

 

1. Prepare the Steak:

   In a bowl, toss steak strips with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
   1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, Salt and pepper, 1 pound sirloin steak
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook steak strips for 3-5 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
   1 pound sirloin steak
4. Make the Creamy Queso Rice:

   In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
   1 tablespoon butter
5. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
   1/2 cup chopped onion
6. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
   1 clove garlic
7. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
   1 cup long-grain rice
8. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Bring to a boil.
   2 cups chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Ro-Tel)
9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
   1 cup long-grain rice
10. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11. Assemble and Serve:

    Gently fold the cooked steak strips into the creamy queso rice.
    1 pound sirloin steak
12. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
13. Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips!

Notes

Customize the cheese, add your favorite veggies, or adjust the spice level to suit your taste.

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