Tex-Mex Beef Bowl with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0
A Healthy and Flavorful Tex-Mex Beef Bowl for Your Next Meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Dry Rub :
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Bowl Ingredients :
1/2 pound flank steak
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup tortilla chips
1/2 cup canned black beans
1 jalapeno pepper , thinly sliced
1 lime , cut into wedges
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Avocado Cilantro Dressing :
2 avocados , peeled and pitted
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 lime , juiced
1 clove garlic
1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
637
Sugar
4g
Fat
31g
Tex-Mex cuisine combines Mexican and Texan flavors for a unique and flavorful experience. This Tex-Mex Beef Bowl is a perfect example of a healthy and delicious Tex-Mex dish. The dish is a protein-packed meal featuring grilled flank steak rubbed with a spicy blend of garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Served over a bed of white rice, the steak is topped with cherry tomatoes, black beans, and crunchy tortilla chips for texture. The Avocado Cilantro Dressing brings all the flavors together with a creamy and tangy finish, thanks to sour cream and lime juice. The dressing also has a unique flavor profile from the combination of avocados, cilantro, and garlic. This dish can be served as a hearty dinner or a filling lunch, and is a perfect way to enjoy Tex-Mex flavors without the extra calories and unhealthy ingredients found in many restaurant dishes.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium high heat.
2.Combine dry rub ingredients and coat the flank steak evenly on both sides.
3.Grill steak until medium-rare, about 3-4 minutes per side. Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
4.Meanwhile, prepare the Avocado Cilantro Dressing by combining all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
5.To assemble bowls, divide cooked white rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced steak, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, tortilla chips, and black beans. Drizzle with Avocado Cilantro Dressing and garnish with jalapeno slices, lime wedges, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.

PROS

This Tex-Mex Beef Bowl is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats from avocado.
The spice rub adds a ton of flavor without extra calories.

Quick and easy to prepare with few dishes to wash!

CONS

This dish requires a little bit of prep and cooking time, but the resulting flavor makes it well worth it.

Tortilla chips can be high in sodium and fat, and the dressing contains a small amount of sour cream.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Tex-Mex Beef Bowl is an excellent source of protein, with healthy fats from avocado and fiber from black beans. Romaine lettuce is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and tomatoes are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Garlic and jalapeno peppers may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

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