Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl (Print Version)

Tender steak, charred corn, and creamy avocado bowls topped with a zesty cilantro cream. A vibrant and satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Steak

01 - 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For the Roasted Corn

10 - 2 ears corn, husked
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Bowl

13 - 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
14 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
17 - ¼ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

→ For the Cilantro Cream Sauce

20 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
21 - ½ cup mayonnaise
22 - 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
23 - 1 clove garlic
24 - Juice of 1 lime
25 - 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
26 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the steak to the dish, turning to coat both sides thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
03 - Preheat grill, grill pan, or broiler to high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until pourable. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use.
05 - Heat a grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
06 - Divide rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top with sliced steak, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The cilantro cream sauce is the kind of thing youll want to put on everything, not just this bowl
  • Charred corn brings this incredible smoky sweetness that balances the rich, seasoned steak perfectly
02 -
  • Slicing the steak against the grain is nonnegotiable for tenderness, I learned this the hard way after serving what felt like beef jerky once
  • Letting the steak rest for those full 5 minutes makes the difference between juicy and dry, I know you want to eat immediately but be patient
03 -
  • Get your corn husked and patted completely dry before oiling it, or it will steam instead of char
  • Room temperature steak cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge, let it sit out for 20 minutes before grilling
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