Kurpuis Family Recipes

Cheesy Steak and Rice Tacos

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 1 small onion, chopped
  4. 1 tbsp minced garlic
  5. 2 cups chicken broth
  6. 8 oz tomato sauce
  7. 1/2 tsp salt
  8. 1/2 tsp pepper
  9. 1 tsp cumin
  10. 1 tsp dried cilantro
  11. 1 1/2 lbs NY strip steak
  12. 2 tbsp butter
  13. Pancho’s White Queso
  14. Fresh cilantro
  15. Flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of long grain white rice.
  2. Add rice to a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  3. Stir the rice around the skillet, letting it toast up a little bit.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir well.
  5. Add 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 can of tomato sauce, and all the seasonings.
  6. Stir well and let cook until it starts bubbling.
  7. Once bubbling, cover with a lid, lower the heat to medium-low, and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  8. While the rice is cooking, add 2 tbsp of butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the cut-up steak and season to taste.
  10. Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.
  11. Top the cooked rice with the steak and pour some white queso over the skillet of steak and rice.
  12. Top with fresh cilantro.
  13. Serve as is or inside of some flour tortillas.

Equipment

  1. Skillet
  2. Lid for skillet
  3. Knife
  4. Cutting board
  5. Measuring cups and spoons

Tips

  1. If steak is not in your budget, you can substitute with chicken, chorizo, or ground beef.
  2. For a vegetarian option, skip the protein and enjoy cheesy rice.
  3. Add fresh cilantro for a healthier touch, or skip if you dislike cilantro.
  4. Serve with salsa, fresh Pico de Gallo, or taco sauce for extra flavor.

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