Steak Cheese and Rice Skillet (Print Format)

Tender steak with cheesy rice and fresh cilantro—great for weeknights or Taco Tuesday.

# Ingredients:

→ Rice Base

01 - 1 cup long grain white rice
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 1 tbsp minced garlic
05 - 2 cups chicken broth
06 - 8 oz tomato sauce
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp pepper
09 - 1 tsp cumin
10 - 1 tsp dried cilantro

→ Steak

11 - 1 pound sirloin steak
12 - 2 tbsp butter
13 - Montreal steak seasoning, as needed

→ Toppings & Optional Additions

14 - Pancho’s White Queso, for topping
15 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
16 - Flour tortillas, optional for serving

# Steps:

01 - Rinse 1 cup of long grain white rice. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the rice and stir to toast lightly.
02 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir well, then pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 8 oz of tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and dried cilantro. Mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer.
03 - Once it starts bubbling, cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice becomes tender.
04 - Add 2 tbsp of butter to another skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cut sirloin steak and season with Montreal steak seasoning. Cook until the steak is done to your preference, then remove from heat.
05 - Top the cooked rice with the steak and drizzle with Pancho’s White Queso. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve, either as is or wrapped in flour tortillas.

# Tips:

01 - This dish pairs well with salsa, fresh Pico de Gallo, or taco sauce.