Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl (Printable Version)

Protein-rich bowl with grilled flank steak, creamy avocado, sweet roasted corn, and zesty lime dressing over fluffy grains.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Steak

01 - 1 lb flank steak
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For the Roasted Corn

08 - 2 ears fresh corn, husked or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the Bowl

12 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
13 - 1 large avocado, sliced
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ For the Lime Dressing

18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
20 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
21 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over both sides of the flank steak.
03 - Let the seasoned steak rest at room temperature while you prepare the corn.
04 - Place corn kernels on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and lightly charred.
05 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
07 - Divide rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced steak, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
08 - Drizzle bowls with lime dressing and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm spiced steak and cool creamy avocado hits every temperature and texture craving in one bowl
  • You can prep the components ahead and everything comes together in under 15 minutes when you are ready to eat
  • The lime dressing ties everything together with just the right amount of tang and sweetness
02 -
  • Letting the steak rest before slicing is what keeps it juicy instead of letting all those delicious juices run onto your cutting board
  • The roasted corn can burn quickly so check it at the 12 minute mark and give it a stir if needed
  • Slicing the steak against the grain shortens the muscle fibers making each bite tender instead of chewy
03 -
  • Invest in a good meat thermometer and pull the steak at 130°F for medium rare
  • Toast your rice or quinoa with a little olive oil before cooking for a nuttier deeper flavor

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