Today was a sunny day and how the sun makes you feel connected, alive, and we’re gonna be alright. I start my day with “Let Go and Let God!” We’re all in this together even though each day may feel uncertain. We give thanks to all those helping us live as normal life as possible. That means ordering our food through delivery and pick-up service. Yet if you’re like me, I love eating out and cooking at home. One night we ordered Chipotle which was delicious but I wondered if I could reproduce burrito bowls in my kitchen. Well, here you go, Flank Steak Burrito Bowls.
Flank Steak Burrito Bowls
Making your own burrito bowls at home is super easy and loads of fun for the whole family. Think of all the stuff you put on your burrito bowl when eating out. I use marinated flank steak but you could use pork, chicken, seafood, or simply vegetarian. Whatever suits your fancy especially if your kids are eating. Use white rice, brown rice or maybe quinoa with a bit of cilantro mixed in. Now choose all the veggies you like. Black beans, corn, avocado, salsa work marvelously. You could add lettuce, other salsas, roasted peppers then top with crema and cheese.
Flank Steak Burrito Bowls
No matter what you choose you can’t go wrong because burrito bowls are all about your own personal taste. Flank steak is a flavorful cut of meat however, marinate steak overnight for the best flavor and cook under broiler or on the grill. The day I made these it decided to rain so I couldn’t grill so the good old broiler was used. Cook your steak ahead of time to save prep time. I cooked a 2-pound steak so you’ll have extra meat for another use like my Steak and Vegetable Frittata. Makes for a delicious Sunday morning breakfast.
Flank Steak Burrito Bowls
Are you torn between eating and supporting your local restaurants? This is a time when you can have the best of both worlds. During our stay at home, it’s a time to have meals together as a family or even cook meals over face time with friends and family. We have found ingenious ways to spend time with each other. We’re social beings and need human interaction so use cooking together or for yourself to create meals you love and have some fun. Enjoy and happy cooking!
Flank Steak Burrito Bowls
Flank Steak Burrito Bowls
Flank steak, about 2 lbs. (will have extra)
1/3 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 T. apple cider vinegar
2 T. granulated sugar
1/4 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
1 t. ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Cooked white or brown rice with cilantro
1 – 14.5 oz. can whole kernel corn
1 – 15 oz. can black beans
Homemade or store-bought Salsa
Avocado, cubed
Shredded cheese
Mexican crema or sour cream
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Place steak in a Ziploc bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag and massage to coat steak then refrigerate 12 – 24 hours, flipping halfway through. The longer meat marinades the more flavorful.
Heat broiler to 550 degrees and sprinkle steak with salt then place steak on broiler pan. Broil for about 5 – 6 minutes on each side or until thermometer inserted reads 120 -125 degrees for rare, 130-135 degrees for medium-rare or 135 -140 degrees for medium. Cooking time will need to be adjusted depending on thickness of meat so not to overcook. Let steak rest for 10 minutes before cutting into cubes.
Cook rice according to package directions and mix in chopped cilantro. Prepare corn to your liking.
Cook black beans with 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/2 t. ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble bowls, spoon in rice, cubed steak, beans, corn, salsa, and avocado. Top with cheese and crema, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
Makes 3 – 4 burrito bowls.
Note: You will have extra steak to freeze and use later as desired. This recipe can easily be adjusted as needed.
Recipe adapted from http://www.ohsweetbasil.com
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