Steak Taco Bowls (Actually Easy to Make!)

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!

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, just grab a fork and dig in! 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 from these bowls to breakfast eggs.

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

Ingredients You Need

• 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.

How to Make The Easiest Steak Taco Bowls

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.

Tips for Success

• 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.

Taco Bowl Topping Ideas

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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Super Easy Steak Taco Bowls

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

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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