Steak, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Bowl with Cilantro Cream Sauce

This Steak, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Bowl with Cilantro Cream Sauce is a flavor-packed, fresh, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Tender grilled steak, creamy avocado, smoky roasted corn, and a zesty cilantro sauce come together in a vibrant bowl that’s both hearty and healthy.

🥩🥑🌽 Steak, Avocado & Roasted Corn Bowl with Cilantro Cream Sauce

✅ High-protein & nutrient-rich

✅ Gluten-free & customizable

✅ Great for meal prep or casual entertaining

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Bowl:

• 1–1½ lbs flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, and optional chili powder or cumin

• 2 ears fresh corn, shucked (or 1½ cups frozen roasted corn)

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• Optional: cotija cheese, lime wedges, chopped cilantro

🥣 For the Cilantro Cream Sauce:

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed

• 1 clove garlic

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

• Optional: 1–2 tbsp jalapeño (for heat) or avocado (for extra creaminess)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep and Cook the Steak:

• Rub steak with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your chosen spices.

• Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes per side (medium-rare), or until desired doneness.

• Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

2. Roast the Corn:

• If using fresh corn: grill, broil, or pan-roast until lightly charred. Cut kernels off the cob.

• For frozen: sauté in a dry skillet until browned and roasted.

3. Make the Cilantro Cream Sauce:

• Blend all sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Assemble the Bowls:

• Start with a base of rice or quinoa.

• Add sliced steak, roasted corn, avocado, tomatoes, and onion.

• Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and top with crumbled cotija, extra cilantro, or lime juice.

💡 Tips & Variations:

• Swap the base: Try cauliflower rice, mixed greens, or farro

• Make it spicy: Add pickled jalapeños or chipotle in adobo to the sauce

• Meal prep: Store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat

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