Description
A burst of fresh flavors combining marinated flank steak, black beans, corn, and avocado for a vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it’s well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (aim for 2-4 hours for best flavor).
- Cook your rice according to package directions.
- Heat the black beans over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Season if desired.
- If using fresh corn, cook briefly; for frozen corn, heat until warmed through.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In serving bowls, divide the rice and top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Place the sliced steak on top, add feta if desired, and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak bowls, cilantro lime, quick dinner, easy meal, summer recipes