Red Rice with Steak and Queso
A delicious dish of red rice topped with savory steak and creamy queso.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice washed
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 cups thinly sliced, cooked steak
- 1 jar queso blanco warmed through
- Chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large, deep skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add rice and toast for 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and cumin and continue stirring, toasting for another minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, chicken bouillon powder, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and no liquid remains.
- Fluff rice with a fork then plate. Top each serving with some slices of steak and a drizzle of queso. Top with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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