Description
This Queso Steak Fajita Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender top sirloin, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, all simmered with rice and tomato sauce, then topped with creamy melted cheese dip. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Vegetables
- 1 pound top sirloin, thinly sliced
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
Rice and Liquids
- 2 cups Minute Rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
Cheese
- Velveeta cheese dip or any melty cheese dip, as much as desired
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables and Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper strips, cooking for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Steak and Seasoning: Toss in the thinly sliced top sirloin and sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the mixture. Stir and cook until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
- Incorporate Rice and Liquids: Pour in the Minute Rice, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Keep the skillet on medium heat and let the mixture simmer. Follow the cooking instructions from the rice package, adding a little more liquid if the pan looks dry during cooking. Cook until the rice is fluffy and the mixture has thickened.
- Finish with Cheese Dip: Spoon a generous amount of warm Velveeta cheese dip over the skillet contents. Allow it to melt thoroughly throughout the dish.
- Plate and Serve: Serve the skillet hot by scooping onto plates. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute top sirloin with flank steak or skirt steak for different textures.
- Use any melty cheese dip you prefer if Velveeta is unavailable.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce.
- If you want it gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free fajita seasoning and broth.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
