Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Featuring marinated flank steak grilled to perfection, these bowls are layered with wholesome ingredients like rice, black beans, fresh veggies, and zesty lime. With each bite bursting with flavor from the cilantro-lime marinade, this meal not only delights the palate but is also incredibly customizable to suit individual tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2 to 4 hours).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Warm black beans in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Grill the marinated steak on medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice then layering black beans, corn, grilled steak slices, and fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg