Steak Cheese and Rice
Steak Cheese and Rice is a hearty, comforting skillet meal made with tender steak bites, fluffy rice, and melty cheese all cooked together for maximum flavor. This easy, budget-friendly dinner comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something filling, cozy, and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1½ lbs steak sirloin, ribeye, or flank, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice kept warm
- 1 medium onion diced or thinly sliced
- Seasonings & Flavor Base
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Pantry Staples
- 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
- 1½ –2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or blend
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm.
- Pat steak dry and season lightly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak pieces and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Return steak to the skillet. Add cooked rice and stir to combine evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use warm rice for best texture—cold rice won’t blend as smoothly.
- Don’t overcook the steak; it will continue to warm once returned to the skillet.
- This recipe works well with leftover steak, too.