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A colorful DIY Chipotle Steak Bowl with seared steak, guacamole, and lime rice.

DIY Chipotle Steak Bowl

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long -grain white rice
  • 2 cups wate r
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup guacamol e
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the pureed chipotle peppers, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 tablespoon of oil to create a marinade.
  2. Coat the steak thoroughly in the marinade and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Rinse the rice and combine with water in a pot; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro once cooked.
  4. Heat the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat with a splash of water and a pinch of salt.
  5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Sear the steak for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  6. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before dicing into 0.5-inch cubes.
  7. Assemble the bowls by layering rice, beans, and steak, then topping with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.