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Delicious Chipotle steak bowls with fresh ingredients and vibrant toppings

Chipotle Steak Bowls

These chipotle steak bowls offer a comforting meal with rich flavors, vibrant colors, and fresh ingredients, ideal for weeknights or gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 1.5 pounds Sirloin steak or flank steak Meatiness and flavor
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil or avocado oil Adds moisture
  • 1 each Lime, juiced Provides acidity and brightness
  • 0.5 cup Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adds smokiness and heat
  • 4 cloves Garlic, mashed For aromatic depth
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Warm earthiness
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Herbaceous flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper Adds heat

For the Bowl

  • 3 each Bell peppers, sliced into thin strips Crunchy texture
  • 1 each Red onion, sliced thin Sweetness when cooked
  • 0.75 cup Canned corn, optional Sweetness and texture
  • 1 cup Black beans, canned Creamy consistency
  • 1 cup Baby tomatoes, halved Juicy freshness
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped super thin Crispiness
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, cooked Provides a base
  • 1 cup Guacamole, store bought or homemade Creamy accompaniment

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil or avocado oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and ground black pepper to create the marinade.
  • Add the steak to the marinade, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let it sit to absorb the flavors for at least 30 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator.

Cooking

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated steak, searing it without moving too much for a deep brown color.
  • Flip the steak after a few minutes and cook for another 3-5 minutes depending on desired doneness. Let the steak rest after cooking.
  • In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté until tender yet still crunchy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • If using corn, stir in the canned corn with the sautéed vegetables and heat it through.
  • Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.
  • Assemble the bowls starting with a base of jasmine rice, followed by layers of sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, halved baby tomatoes, black beans, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  • Top each bowl with guacamole.

Notes

This dish can adapt for brunch when topped with a sunny-side-up egg. Leftovers can be stored and enjoyed later, with flavors melding nicely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6g
Keyword Chipotle Steak Bowls, Easy Recipe, Healthy Meal, marinated steak, quick dinner
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