Description
A high-protein, restaurant-quality steak bowl meal prep recipe featuring seared sirloin, jasmine rice, sautéed vegetables, and a zesty lime-cilantro vinaigrette. Designed for busy professionals, this dish stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Steak strips (sirloin or flank steak)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime juice and wedges
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tbsp lime juice (for dressing)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for dressing)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1.5 cups of broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Pat steak strips dry. Toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak strips in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak and let rest for 5 minutes.
- In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil if needed. Sauté red bell peppers and yellow onions for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove to make the dressing.
- Divide rice among 4 containers. Top with vegetables and steak. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado before serving.
Notes
Store avocado separately and add fresh before eating to prevent browning. Keep dressing on the side if you prefer fluffier rice. The dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For freezing, store rice, steak, and veggies separately; do not freeze avocado or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
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