Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl (Printable)
Grilled steak meets creamy avocado and sweet roasted corn in a protein-packed bowl finished with zesty lime dressing.
# What You 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 preparing 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 with lime dressing and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
- The lime dressing ties together smoky, creamy, and fresh elements in every single bite
02 -
- Letting the steak rest for those 5 minutes is nonnegotiable or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your bowl
- Slice the steak as thin as possible against the grain for the most tender texture
03 -
- If your corn isnt in season, frozen kernels actually roast up beautifully and save you the hassle of cutting fresh cobs
- Invest in a good meat thermometer until you learn the touch test for medium rare steak