Description
BBQ Steak Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce combine tender, smoky steak, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and a zesty, creamy sauce for a quick, flavor-packed weeknight meal. Perfectly balanced and customizable, this dish delivers bold flavors and comforting textures in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Steak and Marinade
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite smoky variety)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking steak and veggies)
Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white or brown rice
- Water or broth as per rice package instructions
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Spicy Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy and set aside to keep warm.
- Marinate and Grill the Steak: Coat the steak evenly with BBQ sauce and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Grill or pan-sear the steak over high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until charred yet juicy. Let the steak rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the Veggies: While the steak cooks, toss sliced bell peppers and red onion with olive oil. Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes or sauté quickly in a hot pan until crisp-tender.
- Make the Spicy Cream Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and fresh lime juice until smooth and bright.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon warm rice into bowls, top with sliced steak and roasted veggies, drizzle with spicy cream sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Let your steak rest after cooking to lock in juices and simplify slicing.
- Even a short marination enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best brightness in the cream sauce.
- Slice steak against the grain to keep the meat tender.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to customize spice level without overpowering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BBQ steak, rice bowls, spicy cream sauce, weeknight dinner, quick recipe, gluten free, customizable bowls
