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title: Creamy Cilantro Steak Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-cilantro-steak-bowls-670d8f88dc533226ca913c9a
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk]
tags: [Calorie Smart, Protein Smart, Spicy, Beef, Quick]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 21700
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - {theme: Flavor, text: The cilantro sauce and cumin-seasoned steak create bold, fresh flavors that many call their favorite HelloFresh meal.}
  - {theme: Ease of prep, text: Prep takes longer than expected with lots of mincing and chopping, but the cooking steps are straightforward.}
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/creamy-cilantro-steak-bowls.avif"
---

@long green pepper{1%unit}
@onion{1%unit}
@cilantro{1%unit}
@garlic{1%unit}
@lime{1%unit}
@jalapeño{1%unit}
@jasmine rice{½%cup}
@sour cream{4%tbsp}
@cumin{1%tsp}
@ranch steak{8%oz}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@pepper{1%tsp}
@water{1%cup}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%unit}. Mince a few slices until you have 1 tsp. Mince @cilantro{1%unit}. Peel and mince @garlic{1%unit}; set aside ¼ tsp. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Slice @jalapeño{1%unit} into thin rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat; mince a few slices until you have ½ tsp. Core, deseed, and thinly slice @long green pepper{1%unit}.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Stir in @jasmine rice{½%cup}, ¾ cup @water{1%cup}, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{4%tbsp}, cilantro, minced onion, remaining olive oil, reserved ¼ tsp garlic, juice from two lime wedges, a pinch of minced jalapeño, a pinch of @cumin{1%tsp}, salt, and @pepper{1%tsp}. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Pat @ranch steak{8%oz} dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining cumin, salt, and pepper; rub to thoroughly coat. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer steak to a cutting board to rest. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, sliced onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred ~{6%minutes}. TIP: If veggies begin to brown too quickly, add a splash of water.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest, @butter{2%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Thinly slice steak against the grain. Divide rice between bowls. Top with veggies and steak. Drizzle steak with sauce. Top with as much sliced jalapeño as you like. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.