Description

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a fresh, flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy marinated flank steak, fluffy rice or cauliflower rice, creamy lime crema, and customizable toppings like avocado, beans, corn, and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, they’re hearty, vibrant, and a guaranteed family favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Steak:

2 lbs flank steak
½ cup avocado oil or olive oil
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 2 limes
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Bowls:

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

For the Lime Crema:

1 cup sour cream
2 tsp Tajín seasoning
Juice of 1 lime

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Instructions

Marinate Steak: Whisk oil, lime zest, juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Coat steak, cover, and chill 30 minutes–3 hours.
Grill Steak: Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook steak 10 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 145°F (medium). Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Make Crema: Stir sour cream, Tajín, and lime juice until smooth.
Assemble Bowls: Add rice, sliced steak, avocado, beans, corn, cheese, and onion. Drizzle with lime crema.

Notes

Rest steak before slicing to keep it juicy.

No grill? Use a cast-iron skillet or grill pan.

Swap rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter version.

Marinate steak overnight for extra flavor.

Greek yogurt works in place of sour cream for the crema.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired