In a bowl, combine the steak strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
1 pound sirloin steak, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste salt, to taste pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
1 pound sirloin steak
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 clove garlic
Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
1 cup milk, 4 ounces cream cheese
Stir in the shredded queso cheese until melted and creamy. Add the chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 cup shredded queso cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño, to taste salt, to taste pepper
Add the cooked steak strips back to the skillet with the queso sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
1 pound sirloin steak
Spoon the creamy queso steak strips over the cooked rice. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired. Enjoy your Creamy Queso Rice Steak Strips!
2 cups cooked rice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
