Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and delicious dish perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. This recipe features marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served over a bed of rice, accompanied by black beans, fresh corn, and colorful vegetables. Each bite is bursting with flavor thanks to a zesty cilantro lime marinade that elevates the dish to gourmet status. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a weeknight meal with family, these bowls are customizable, nutritious, and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 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
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably up to 4 hours).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat black beans in a small saucepan until warmed through.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest before slicing against the grain.
- Assemble bowls by starting with rice as the base and adding beans, corn, sliced steak, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg