Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls burst with zesty lime, juicy grilled steak, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a colorful, delicious dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 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
- 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 whole avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
- cup extra cilantro for garnish
- whole lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add flank steak and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, seasoning with a pinch of salt or cumin if desired.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Discard marinade.
- Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side, until medium-rare.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion.
- Top with sliced steak and feta, if using. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying dish, perfect for busy nights.