Steak Taco Bowl with Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

These Steak Taco Bowls are my taco Tuesday go-to! They are easy to make and super customizable to make exactly how you like them. With juicy, seasoned steak bites, fluffy rice, and a creamy cilantro lime sauce, you’re going to find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again!

The Best Steak Taco Bowl Recipe!

If you love tacos (and who doesn’t?), you’re going to be obsessed with these bowls. They’ve got all the best taco flavors but without the tortillas. The air fried steak is tender and full of spice, the rice is simple and fluffy, and that jalapeño cilantro sauce? Let’s just say I drizzle it over everything.

They’re also great for meal prep, just store each component separately and assemble when you’re ready to eat!

Steak Taco Bowl Ingredients

• Sirloin steak: Lean, flavorful, and perfect for quick cooking. You can also use flank steak or skirt steak! Any steak that will be tender after a short cook is a good option.
• Olive oil: Helps the steak brown and keeps it juicy.
• Garlic powder, paprika, oregano, thyme: These are spices that
• Salt and pepper: Essential for balance and bringing everything together.
• Rice: A simple base that makes every bite hearty and satisfying.
• Cilantro lime sauce ingredients: Mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

Steak Taco Bowl Variations & Substitutions

• Swap sirloin for flank steak, skirt steak, or even ribeye if you want something richer.
• Use brown rice or cilantro lime rice instead of plain white rice.
• Make it low-carb by serving the steak and toppings over cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce.
• Not a cilantro fan? Try blending the sauce with parsley or green onions instead.

How to Make This Steak Taco Bowl Recipe

1. Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Add to a pot with water, oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce: Blend mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Adjust lime or salt to taste.
3. Air Fry the Steak: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Toss steak cubes with oil and seasonings. Air fry for 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and medium to medium-well. Let rest for 3 minutes. For more in depth instructions, check out my air fryer steak bites recipe.
4. Assemble Bowls: Add rice to each bowl, top with steak bites, and drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado if desired.

How to Serve Your Steak Taco Bowl

Make these steak taco bowls your own! Add your favorite toppings like:

• Fresh salsa or pico de gallo
• Black beans or pinto beans
• Corn or roasted corn salsa
• Sliced avocado or guacamole
• Pickled red onions or jalapeños
• A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cotija cheese

Storage and Reheating

Serve these bowls warm with your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, or extra lime wedges. They’re great for weeknight dinners, meal-prep lunches, or even a casual build-your-own bowl night!

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Steak Taco Bowl Recipe

These Steak Taco Bowls are my new taco Tuesday go-to! They are easy to make and super customizable to make exactly how you like them. With juicy, seasoned steak bites, fluffy rice, and a creamy cilantro lime sauce, you’re going to find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Calories: 740

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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For the steak:

• 2 lbs sirloin steak cut into cubes
• ½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp thyme

For the taco sauce:

• 1 cup low fat mayonnaise
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeño
• juice of 1-2 limes
• bunch of cilantro
• salt to taste

For the rice:

• 1 ½ cups long grain white rice rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

Cook the Rice:

1. Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Add to a pot with water, oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

1. Blend mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Adjust lime or salt to taste.

Air Fry the Steak:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Toss steak cubes with oil and seasonings. Air fry for 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and medium to medium-well. Let rest for 3 minutes.

Assemble Bowls:

1. Add rice to each bowl, top with steak bites, and drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 740kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 58gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 2712mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 5mg

Notes

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Work in batches if needed so the steak browns instead of steams. Each piece should have a little bit of space around it to help it brown!
• Let the steak rest. A few minutes after cooking helps it stay juicy and tender.
• Meal prep tip! Store rice, steak, and sauce separately so everything stays fresh for up to 4 days.
• Use microwave rice for busy nights! The flavor’s still great with the sauce and steak combo, and it is so much easier.

Make these steak taco bowls your own! Add your favorite toppings like:

• Fresh salsa or pico de gallo
• Black beans or pinto beans
• Corn or roasted corn salsa
• Sliced avocado or guacamole
• Pickled red onions or jalapeños
• A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cotija cheese

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