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Steak with Savory Tomato Rice: A Flavor-Packed Meal You’ll Love

Learn how to make Steak with Savory Tomato Rice, a flavorful, easy-to-cook meal perfect for any dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1pound sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 14 ouncescrushed or diced tomatoes
  • 2 ½ cupschicken broth
  • 1chicken bouillon cube
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • ½ teaspoonground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Steak seasoning to taste
  • White cheese sauce for topping
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice
  2. Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until it runs clear. This step helps create light, fluffy grains when cooked.
  3. Cook the Aromatics
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until soft and fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning.
  5. Toast the Rice
  6. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir constantly for about two minutes. The grains should absorb the oil and begin to release a subtle, nutty aroma.
  7. Simmer the Tomato Base
  8. Pour in the crushed tomatoes followed by the chicken broth. Add the bouillon cube, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  9. Cook the Rice Mixture
  10. Increase the heat until the liquid begins to boil. Then lower the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the rice simmer slowly for about twenty minutes. When the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, remove it from the heat and let it rest covered for five minutes.
  11. Season the Steak
  12. While the rice cooks, sprinkle steak seasoning generously on both sides of the steak strips.
  13. Sear the Steak
  14. In another skillet, heat butter and a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak strips and cook until browned on each side. The cooking time will vary depending on how well-done you like your steak, but usually about four to five minutes per side is enough for tender results.
  15. Combine and Finish
  16. Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork, then transfer it to serving plates. Arrange the steak strips over the rice. Drizzle the warm white cheese sauce across the top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  17. Serve
  18. Serve immediately while hot. Add warm flour tortillas on the side to complete the meal.
  • Author: Chef mia