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Delicious Chipotle Steak Bowls with rice, beans, and fresh toppings.

Chipotle Steak Bowls

A delicious and nourishing meal featuring marinated steak, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfectly balanced in flavors and textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Marinade
  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak Choose a flavorful cut.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine or long-grain rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Bowls
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 avocado sliced ripe
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Marinating the Steak
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the steak evenly with the marinade. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water or broth, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 15 to 18 minutes. Once cooked, let the rice rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Lightly season with salt as you cook.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Once cooked, let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top each bowl with sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top for added flavor.

Notes

Store in airtight containers for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through. Consider adding salsa or shredded cheese for extra flavor.