Chipotle Steak & Rice Protein Bowls
Chipotle Steak & Rice Protein Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Steak
- 4 lbs lean steak, flank recommended
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Chipotle adobo
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
- 250 g reduced fat cheddar
For Assembly and Garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 cup radishes, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup creamy sauce/dressing, of choice, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the 4 lbs of lean steak (such as flank) generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned steak pieces until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step helps lock in flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Transfer the seared steak into a slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a blender, combine 1 cup of Chipotle adobo, 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, 6 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the blended sauce over the steak in the slow cooker and mix gently to ensure the meat is well coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cook the steak and sauce mixture on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the steak is fork-tender.
⏱️ 420 min
- 7
After cooking, add 250g of reduced fat cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and allow the cheese to melt into the meat mixture for about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Once the cheese is melted, use two forks to shred the cooked steak directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the cheesy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
To assemble the protein bowls, place a portion of cooked rice in each bowl. Top the rice generously with the shredded chipotle steak and cheese mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Garnish each bowl with sliced avocado, sliced radishes, and a drizzle of your favorite creamy sauce or dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chipotle Steak & Rice Protein Bowls
For the Chipotle Steak
- 4 lbs lean steak, flank recommended
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Chipotle adobo
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
- 250 g reduced fat cheddar
For Assembly and Garnish
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 cup radishes, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup creamy sauce/dressing, of choice, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the 4 lbs of lean steak (such as flank) generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned steak pieces until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step helps lock in flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Transfer the seared steak into a slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a blender, combine 1 cup of Chipotle adobo, 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, 6 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the blended sauce over the steak in the slow cooker and mix gently to ensure the meat is well coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cook the steak and sauce mixture on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the steak is fork-tender.
⏱️ 420 min - 7
After cooking, add 250g of reduced fat cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and allow the cheese to melt into the meat mixture for about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Once the cheese is melted, use two forks to shred the cooked steak directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the cheesy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
To assemble the protein bowls, place a portion of cooked rice in each bowl. Top the rice generously with the shredded chipotle steak and cheese mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Garnish each bowl with sliced avocado, sliced radishes, and a drizzle of your favorite creamy sauce or dressing.
⏱️ 2 min