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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls: A Flavorful Recipe for a Quick Dinner

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls: A Flavorful Recipe for a Quick Dinner
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These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a delightful and easy-to-make dinner option that bursts with flavors of lime, cilantro, and perfectly grilled steak, served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 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

For the Bowls:

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Steak: Place flank steak in a bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, ensuring it’s coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
  3. Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to instructions.
  4. Heat the Black Beans: Warm black beans in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Prepare the Corn: Cook fresh corn or heat frozen corn.
  6. Grill the Steak: Preheat grill, grill steak for 4-5 mins per side for medium-rare.
  7. Rest and Slice the Steak: Let the steak rest, then slice thinly against the grain.
  8. Assemble the Bowls: In bowls, layer rice, beans, corn, steak, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and feta cheese.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro, serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings based on your preferences, such as adding salsa, jalapenos, or sour cream.
  • To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the steak with grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu.

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Keywords: Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, Steak Bowl Recipe, Grilled Steak Bowls

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