Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the Easy Smoky Steak Bowl with Veggies and Rice. This vibrant dish showcases tender steak paired with colorful veggies over a fluffy rice bed, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The smoky spices add a unique twist, making it stand out from typical dinner options. Perfect for busy evenings or entertaining guests, this customizable bowl allows you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand, minimizing food waste while maximizing taste. Enjoy this nourishing meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin, flank, or ribeye
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen, charred if possible)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tbsp lime juice + zest
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional but recommended)
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry and rub with olive oil and spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper). Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Toss with lime juice, zest, and cilantro before serving.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the veggies until charred yet crisp. Add corn towards the end.
- Sear the steak in a hot skillet for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice first, adding veggies next, followed by sliced steak and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg