Description
Street Corn Steak Rice Bowls combine juicy seared steak, fluffy rice, and creamy smoky street corn topped with cotija, avocado, and fresh lime. This bold, protein-packed dinner is perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs flank or sirloin steak
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (divided)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce or chipotle sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water. Combine with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-18 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- Pat steak dry and rub with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Rest 8-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add corn and cook 5-7 minutes until lightly charred.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Fold in warm corn, half the cotija, and cilantro.
- Divide rice into bowls. Top with sliced steak and creamy street corn.
- Add avocado slices and remaining cotija cheese.
- Drizzle with hot sauce if desired and finish with extra cilantro and lime.
Notes
- Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat steak gently to prevent overcooking.
- Corn mixture can be served warm or chilled.
- Swap steak for grilled chicken or tofu if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg