Description
A vibrant and flavorful meal featuring marinated flank steak with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, served over rice with black beans, corn, avocado, and other fresh toppings for a customizable and satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Warm black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Prepare corn by sautéing or heating as needed.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade (discard remaining marinade) and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F internal temperature).
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice among them. Top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and sliced steak.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired, garnish with extra cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest after grilling is crucial for tender, juicy slices.
- For best results, marinate the steak for at least 2-4 hours to maximize flavor.
- Leftover components can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize with additional toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or different cheeses as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg