Chipotle Steak Bowl
Chipotle Steak Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Steak
- 1 ribeye steak
- 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, or to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice, washed
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the ribeye steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ensuring the steak is well coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 to 2 hours before cooking, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the jasmine rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the washed jasmine rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of neutral oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
⏱️ 18 min
- 4
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the marinated ribeye steak in the hot pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sear the steak for 2 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. Season generously with salt and cumin while the steak is cooking.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Once cooked, remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Drizzle with a little extra neutral oil, then stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, the juice of one lime, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Slice the rested ribeye steak against the grain into thin strips. This helps to ensure maximum tenderness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To serve, divide the cilantro lime rice among serving bowls. Arrange the sliced chipotle steak over the rice. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chipotle Steak Bowl
For the Chipotle Steak
- 1 ribeye steak
- 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, or to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice, washed
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the ribeye steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ensuring the steak is well coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 to 2 hours before cooking, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the jasmine rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the washed jasmine rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of neutral oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
⏱️ 18 min - 4
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the marinated ribeye steak in the hot pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sear the steak for 2 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. Season generously with salt and cumin while the steak is cooking.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Once cooked, remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Drizzle with a little extra neutral oil, then stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, the juice of one lime, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Slice the rested ribeye steak against the grain into thin strips. This helps to ensure maximum tenderness.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To serve, divide the cilantro lime rice among serving bowls. Arrange the sliced chipotle steak over the rice. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 3 min