Description
This steak taco bowl is the perfect, versatile recipe for weeknight eating, meal prep, or quick and easy lunches!
Ingredients
For the Cilantro-Lime Dressing:
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
- 1 anchovy
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
For the Pico de Gallo (store-bought works too!):
- 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 finely chopped jalapeño, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion, could be red, yellow or white onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
For the Cilantro Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the bowls:
- 1 boneless New York Strip steak (about an inch thick)*
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed and seasoned with salt
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Make the cilantro lime dressing: In a large jar or container using an immersion blender or in a blender, place the egg and slowly add the olive oil until it emulsifies and thickens. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate to allow the dressing to thicken before use.
- Make the Pico de Gallo: In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and toss to mix completely. Set aside.
- Make the cilantro rice: Rinse the rice under cold water or until the water runs clear. Add the rice to a pot with the olive oil or butter to make it extra delicious, and some salt. Per package instructions, add water and cook. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork and add cilantro.
- Make the steak: Remove the steak from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Season with salt and pepper to coat completely. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and when it starts to glisten, add the steak and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it into thick pieces against the grain then cut the slices into cubes.
- To serve, add a generous amount of the cilantro rice and a handful of romaine lettuce to the bottom of each bowl. Top with some cubed steak, mashed avocado, some tomatoes, pico de gallo, any additional toppings, and a dollop of sour cream. Pour some of the Cilantro-Lime dressing over everything and enjoy!
- NOTE: If you don’t want to make your own mayonnaise, you can switch out the egg and light olive oil with one cup of store-bought mayonnaise instead and then blend in the rest of the dressing ingredients.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite toppings, such as corn, beans, shredded cheese, tortilla chips and fresh lime.
*We used a strip steak for these but you can really use any protein you have on hand for this. Feel free to use different cuts of steak (or even leftover steak), chicken, shrimp, and tofu all work great!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 728.7 mg
- Fat: 31.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.6 g
- Protein: 12.1 g
- Cholesterol: 60.8 mg