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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Delicious cilantro lime steak bowls featuring marinated flank steak served over rice with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Shallow dish or zip-top bag
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • ½ cup avocado or olive oil
  • 1 each lime, zest
  • 2 each limes, juice
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bowls

  • 4 cups cooked rice or riced cauliflower
  • 2 each avocados, sliced
  • 1 can black beans, heated 15 oz
  • 1 can corn, heated 15 oz
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ each red onion, diced

Lime Crema

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
  • 1 each lime, juice

Instructions
 

Marinade Preparation

  • Place flank steak in a shallow dish or zip top bag. In a small bowl, add oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine then pour over steak. Make sure both sides of steak are coated. Cover (or seal) and place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Grilling

  • Heat grill to medium-high then place steak on. Grill for 10 minutes then flip. Grill for 10 minutes more or until steak reaches desired internal temperature. Place steak on a plate or cutting board then allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into thin strips against the grain or into cubes.

Assembling the Bowls

  • To individual bowls, add rice, steak, avocado, black beans, corn, cheese and onion. Drizzle with lime crema.

Notes

To add even more flavor use cilantro lime rice. More topping ideas: black olives, bell pepper, grilled onions, jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, Flank Steak, grilled steak, healthy bowl, lime crema, meal prep
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