Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with these Cheesy Steak & Cilantro Lime Rice Burritos, featuring tender NY Strip steak seasoned with bold spices, served with vibrant cilantro lime rice, melted queso, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb NY Strip Steak
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
Rice
- 3 packs Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients
- Pancho’s queso (about 1/2 cup)
- Pico de gallo (to taste)
- Fajita size flour tortillas (4 tortillas)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (about 2 tbsp chopped)
Instructions
- Cut steak: Slice the NY Strip steak into thin, even strips to ensure quick and even cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare rice: Heat a griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of avocado oil. Add the 3 packs of Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cilantro Lime along with 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook steak: Season the steak strips with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne. Place the seasoned steak strips on the hot griddle and cook until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Combine: Mix the cooked steak strips with the cooked rice directly on the griddle to combine the flavors evenly. Top the mixture with Pancho’s queso and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for garnish and added fresh flavor. Allow the queso to warm slightly with the heat.
- Serve: Warm the fajita-sized flour tortillas on the griddle or in a separate pan until pliable and slightly toasted. Serve the cheesy steak and rice mixture alongside the tortillas with a generous serving of pico de gallo for added zest and freshness. Assemble burritos as desired.
Notes
- Adjust steak cooking time based on thickness and desired doneness for best results.
- If Ben’s Original Ready Rice is unavailable, use cooked cilantro lime rice or make fresh rice seasoned with lime juice and cilantro.
- Pancho’s queso can be substituted with any melted cheese or cheese sauce of choice.
- For a spicier burrito, increase the cayenne or add jalapeños to the pico de gallo.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
