Steak Avocado Corn Bowl: Healthy & Delicious Dinner Recipe
This Steak Avocado Corn Bowl is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that feels gourmet yet is surprisingly simple to whip up. Packed with fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect healthy dinner option for busy weeknights.
- Author: Crumella
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin (lean cut)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder or smoked paprika
- Brown rice or quinoa (or white rice, farro, or couscous)
- Fresh corn kernels (or frozen corn, or canned corn)
- Olive oil
- Fresh lime
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Avocado
- Lime juice
- Chili powder or cumin
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Start by preparing your chosen grain, whether it's brown rice or quinoa, according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and set aside.
- Pat your chosen steak cut (flank, skirt, or sirloin) completely dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Add the steak and sear for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness.
- Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes. After resting, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add another small drizzle of olive oil. Add your fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- While the corn cooks, dice your avocado, halve your cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder (or cumin), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- To assemble, create a base layer with the cooked grain in each bowl. Arrange the sliced steak, sautéed corn, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion artfully over the grain.
- Drizzle generously with your freshly prepared lime-cilantro dressing. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro and a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Steak Avocado Corn Bowl!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use a hot pan for searing the steak. Customize your bowl with additional ingredients like black beans, bell peppers, or cheese. Store components separately for meal prep.