Description
A flavorful and colorful bowl combining grilled steak, creamy avocados, roasted corn, and zesty cilantro cream sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or ribeye
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 3 ears of fresh corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 2 green onions, rough chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder (if using). Place the steak in the marinade, ensuring it’s covered well. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Roast the corn: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the kernels from the cob. Toss them with olive oil, salt, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the cilantro cream sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the steak: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the bowl: In each serving bowl, layer a scoop of cooked rice or quinoa, followed by sliced steak, roasted corn, and creamy avocado. Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and top with optional extras.
Notes
Make the cilantro cream sauce a day in advance for more flavor. Use room-temperature steak for a better sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg