Description

Steak Queso Rice is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender steak, smoky turkey bacon, and melty plant-based cheese with fluffy rice and savory spices. This comforting, family-friendly recipe is quick to prepare and serves as a versatile meal suitable for busy weeknights or weekend dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Proteins

300g tender steak (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
100g smoky turkey bacon, sliced

Rice

1 cup long-grain or basmati rice
2 cups vegetable broth

Queso Sauce

1 cup plant-based cheese (plant-based), shredded or cubed
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tsp natural gelling agent
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoky paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the steak and turkey bacon into bite-sized strips. Chop the onion and mince the garlic finely. Measure the rice and gather spices, plant-based cheese (plant-based), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent.
Cook the Rice: Cook the rice in vegetable broth until fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
Cook the Steak and Turkey Bacon: In a hot skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté turkey bacon until crispy, then remove. In the same skillet with rendered fat, sauté steak strips until just cooked through and seared. Set both aside.
Make the Queso Sauce: In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add plant-based cheese (plant-based), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), smoky paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and natural gelling agent. Stir continuously until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Combine Everything: Return steak and turkey bacon to the pan. Pour in queso sauce and gently fold in warm rice, taking care not to break the grains. Heat through for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Serve Warm: Transfer Steak Queso Rice into bowls or plates. Garnish as desired and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Choose tender steak cuts for quick cooking and juicy texture.
Use vegetable broth to enhance rice flavor and keep it moist.
Add plant-based cheese (plant-based) gradually to ensure a smooth queso sauce without clumps.
Taste as you go to balance smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors.
Let the dish rest off heat for a couple of minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 370
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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