Description
Experience the bright Cilantro Lime Beef and Rice Bowls, a fast, flavorful meal-prep option that mixes tender marinated beef, tangy lime juice, chopped cilantro, and fluffy white rice for a balanced, protein-rich dinner. The simple marinade of lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt infuses the beef with fresh zest in just 30 minutes. Cook the beef in a hot skillet with oil for five to seven minutes until browned, then serve over warm rice for a satisfying bowl. Perfect for meal prep, the
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt; add the thinly sliced beef and marinate for 30 minutes.
- While the beef marinates, rinse the rice and cook it according to package directions (about 15 minutes); keep warm.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and sear the marinated beef for 5‑7 minutes until browned and caramelized.
- Divide the cooked rice into four bowls, top with the seared beef, and garnish with extra cilantro, a lime wedge, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For extra freshness
- add a squeeze of lime just before serving. This bowl stores well for up to four days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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