Description
Delicious and healthy flank steak bowls topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- hot sauce or salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the flank steak and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. If using a skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Once the grill or skillet is hot, place the marinated flank steak on it. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare (130°F), or until it reaches your desired doneness (145°F is medium).
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy steak.
- Once rested, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- If using fresh corn, grill alongside the steak for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. If using frozen corn, saute in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes. For canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
- While corn cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice or cube the avocados. Drizzle avocado with lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
- In individual serving bowls, start with a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Layer the sliced steak, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and avocado on top of the base.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire bowl and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Add hot sauce or salsa if desired.
- Serve immediately while the steak is warm and vegetables are crisp.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- For added flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- You can substitute flank steak with another cut if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg