Steak Cheese Rice Skillet (Print Version)

Juicy sirloin paired with flavorful rice and creamy queso creating a warm, satisfying skillet dish for any night.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice and Seasonings

01 - 1 cup long grain white rice
02 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
03 - ½ medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
06 - ⅓ cup tomato sauce
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ¼ teaspoon dried cilantro

→ Steak and Cheese

11 - 225 grams sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
14 - ½ cup Pancho’s White Queso or a creamy melting cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional

16 - 4 flour tortillas, warmed

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir constantly, toasting until fragrant and grains turn golden, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the toasted rice, stirring to combine. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and dried cilantro. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
03 - While rice simmers, heat butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming. Add sirloin pieces in a single layer, sprinkle with Montreal steak seasoning, and sear without crowding until browned and cooked to preferred doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
04 - Spoon cooked rice into serving dish or retain in skillet. Top evenly with cooked steak. Warm white queso until pourable and drizzle over the steak and rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with optional warm flour tortillas.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Toast the rice until it emits a nutty aroma to enhance flavor depth.
02 - For best texture, reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth.
03 - Skipping flour tortillas makes this dish gluten free.

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