๐ฅฉ๐ง๐ Crockpot Ultimate Loaded Steak & Queso Rice Bowl

๐ Description
Tender slow-cooked steak piled over fluffy rice and smothered in creamy queso, then loaded with bold toppings. This bowl is rich, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavorโperfect for easy dinners or meal prep.
๐ Ingredients
๐ฅฉ Steak
500g steak (flank, sirloin, or chuck)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder ๐ถ๏ธ
Salt & black pepper
๐ Rice Base
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup beef broth
๐ง Queso Sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ๐ง
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup milk ๐ฅ
1 tbsp butter ๐ง
1/2 tsp garlic powder
๐ฎ Toppings
1/2 cup black beans
1/2 cup corn ๐ฝ
1/2 cup diced tomatoes ๐
1/4 cup chopped cilantro ๐ฟ
Sour cream (optional)
๐จโ๐ณ Step-by-Step Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Prep the Steak
Season steak with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper.
Sear in a hot pan for 2โ3 minutes per side (optional for extra flavor).
2๏ธโฃ Slow Cook
Place steak in crockpot with beef broth.
Cook on LOW for 6โ8 hours or HIGH for 3โ4 hours until tender.
3๏ธโฃ Shred
Remove steak, shred with forks, then return to juices.
4๏ธโฃ Make Queso
In a saucepan, melt butter.
Add milk and cheeses โ stir until smooth.
Add garlic powder and mix well.
5๏ธโฃ Assemble Bowl
Add rice to bowl ๐
Top with shredded steak ๐ฅฉ
Pour queso sauce generously ๐ง
Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro ๐ฎ
โฑ Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4โ8 hours
Total: Easy slow-cooker meal ๐ฏ
๐ฅ Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 780 kcal
Protein: 48g ๐ช
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 42g




