Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl (Printable View)

Tender steak meets roasted corn and creamy avocado in this colorful bowl finished with tangy cilantro cream sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 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 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

→ For the Cilantro Cream Sauce

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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
02 - Add the steak to the marinade, turning to coat both sides evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
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, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then cut kernels from 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 one tablespoon at a time until reaching desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until service.
05 - Heat a grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, allowing excess to drip away. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to preferred doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
06 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four serving bowls. Distribute sliced steak, roasted corn kernels, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion evenly across each bowl. Drizzle cilantro cream sauce over the top and sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, but it tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The cilantro cream sauce is so good you will find yourself drizzling it on everything for the next week.
  • You can swap the steak for tofu, beans, or even shrimp and it still feels like a complete meal.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the corn only gets sweeter after a night in the fridge.
02 -
  • Letting the steak rest after cooking is not optional, I learned this the hard way when my cutting board turned into a puddle and the meat was dry.
  • Always slice against the grain or you will end up chewing for way longer than you should.
  • If your cilantro cream sauce is too thick, do not be shy with the water, it should flow easily but still coat the back of a spoon.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer if you are nervous about doneness, pull the steak at 130°F for medium rare and it will coast up a few degrees as it rests.
  • Do not skip the marinade time, even 30 minutes makes a noticeable difference in flavor and tenderness.
  • If your corn is not charring, your heat is not high enough, crank it up and let it sit still for a minute before turning.
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