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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

A flavorful dish featuring grilled flank steak marinated in cilantro lime, served in bowls with rice, avocado, and black beans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Shallow Dish or Zip Top Bag
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Steak and Marinade

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • ½ cup avocado or olive oil
  • 1 unit lime zest from 1 lime
  • 2 units limes juice from 2 limes
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced or finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bowls

  • 4 cups cooked rice or riced cauliflower
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans heated
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn heated
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ unit red onion diced

Lime Crema

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
  • 1 unit lime juice from 1 lime

Instructions
 

Marination

  • Place flank steak in a shallow dish or zip top bag. In a small bowl, add oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine then pour over steak. Make sure both sides of steak are coated. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Grilling

  • Heat grill to medium-high then place steak on. Grill for 10 minutes then flip. Grill for 10 minutes more or until steak reaches desired internal temperature. Place steak on a plate or cutting board then allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into thin strips against the grain or into cubes.

Assembly

  • To individual bowls, add rice, steak, avocado, black beans, corn, cheese and onion. Drizzle with lime crema.

Notes

To add even more flavor use cilantro lime rice. Consider adding toppings like black olives, bell pepper, grilled onions, or jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cilantro lime, Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, easy dinner, grilled steak, healthy bowls, steak bowls
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