Description
Steak rice bowls with chimichurri sauce are a bold and flavorful meal made with tender slices of seared steak over fluffy rice, topped with a zesty homemade chimichurri. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a fresh and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the steak bowls:
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions or fresh sliced onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or queso fresco (optional)
- For the chimichurri sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat steak dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), or until desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- While the steak cooks, whisk together all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Adjust salt, vinegar, or red pepper to taste.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice, topped with steak slices, tomatoes, avocado, onions, and cheese if using.
- Spoon chimichurri sauce generously over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use leftover steak or rotisserie beef for a quicker version.
- Chimichurri can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add sautéed peppers, corn, or beans for a heartier bowl.
- To make low-carb, use cauliflower rice and skip the cheese.
- Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Sear
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak rice bowl, chimichurri steak, quick steak dinner, Latin-inspired bowl, 30-minute meal