Description
A vibrant Mexican-American dish featuring tender marinated flank steak, paired with fluffy rice, smoky black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a zesty cilantro-lime garnish. Perfect for a flavorful, balanced meal.
Ingredients
Flank Steak, 1 pound
Lime Juice, 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed
Olive Oil, 1/4 cup, extra virgin
Cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped, stems reserved for garnish
Garlic, 3 cloves, with skin
Cumin, 1 tsp
Chili Powder, 1 tsp, New Mexico for mild heat
Salt, 1 tsp
Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp, crushed
Rice, 1 cup (uncooked)
Black Beans, 1 can (rinsed 3 times)
Corn, 1 cup, frozen kernels
Cherry Tomatoes, 1 cup, halved
Avocado, 1, Haas variety
Red Onion, 1/2 cup, cut and blanched
Feta Cheese, 1/2 cup, optional (skippable for halal/non-alcoholic alternatives)
Instructions
Combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Seal steak in a bag or dish and pour marinade over it completely coating the meat.
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, with at least 30 minutes for partial flavor development.
Cook rice according to package instructions, preferably brown rice for 20-minute option.
Heat rinsed black beans in a saucepan, adding a pinch of cumin for smoky depth if desired.
Blanch chopped red onion pieces in hot water for 3-5 minutes to soften.
Sear or grill the marinated flank steak on each side for 2-3 minutes, then rest before slicing against the grain.
Assemble bowls with rice, beans, grilled steak, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and blanched onions.
Top with reserved cilantro stems, optional feta, and lime wedges.
Notes
Toast cumin lightly before using for enhanced aroma.
Microwave garlic with skin for 30 seconds to soften.
Cherry tomatoes can be swapped for sun-dried tomatoes for a smokier flavor.
For halal/non-alcoholic versions, skip or substitute feta with vegan cheese.
Marinate longer for deeper flavor, but avoid exceeding 4 hours to prevent over-curing.
Serve components at room temperature for optimal texture integration.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: trends
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg