Grilled Steak Bowl (Printable)

Tender grilled steak over fluffy rice with roasted vegetables and chimichurri sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Rice

06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
07 - 2 cups water
08 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, sliced
11 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

16 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
18 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
19 - ½ cup olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
21 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
22 - ½ teaspoon salt
23 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice, water, and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - Pat steak dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
05 - Whisk together parsley, oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
06 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each portion with roasted vegetables and sliced steak. Drizzle chimichurri sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means you can pull this off on a weeknight without the stress.
  • It's naturally gluten-free without any substitutions or apologies needed.
  • The chimichurri sauce is so vibrant and punchy that even plain grilled chicken would taste exciting with it.
02 -
  • Slicing the steak against the grain is non-negotiable—it's the difference between tender bites and chewy mouthfuls, and it takes just a second to notice the muscle fibers and cut perpendicular to them.
  • Don't skip resting the steak after it comes off the grill; those 5 minutes let the juices redistribute so every slice stays juicy instead of running all over your cutting board.
03 -
  • Make the chimichurri ahead—it actually improves as it sits and makes assembly much faster when it's time to eat.
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet or grill pan works just as well and often gives you an even better crust on the steak.
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