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Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls

Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls: A Flavorful Recipe for a Quick Dinner
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If you’re in search of a quick dinner option that dazzles with flavor, look no further than Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls. This vibrant dish combines marinated flank steak, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime to create a nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but it’s also customizable, allowing each person to build their ideal bowl. The explosion of citrusy goodness from the marinade complements the steak beautifully, while the colorful array of ingredients makes this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Place flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  4. Heat black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  5. Prepare corn by boiling or sautéing (if using fresh) or heating frozen corn until warm.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; grill steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached.
  7. Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice as the base followed by black beans, corn, steak slices, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  9. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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