Next Post
Meyer Lemon Chamomile Suzette Crepes with Greek Yogurt.
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
Cuban style steak and avocado rice with pineapple chimichurri…more bowl food.
Typical right?
You know I love my bowl recipes. Maybe my next cookbook (I mean if there is a next cookbook…who knows, but fingers crossed) should include all bowl foods. I have no doubt that I can come up with one hundred and fifty solid bowl food recipes. I think they’re my favorite. I am not really sure why, but I just love them. I think maybe it’s the fact that I love bowls in general, especially the pasta style bowls (hmmm, wonder why?) or maybe it’s the fact that I have an excuse to serve everything with an avocado because it seems that everything in a bowl needs to be topped with an avocado.
Yup, the avocado thing, that’s probably it. I am semi obsessed with them these days and probably have one a day. My favorite is avocado + flaky sea salt + quinoa. Three ingredients, so simple, so good.
Anyway, seeing as my family loves steak, I have been wanting to come up with a fun and different, but still easy, weeknight steak recipe, and this Cuban inspired steak is perfect. Meaning my family loved it, onions and all, YESSS!
As you guys know, when I feed my family, I have some picky eaters. They really just want steak and rice, chicken and rice or tacos, the simpler and blander the better. Seriously.
Me being me, I’m always trying to get them to branch out a bit from their norm. Not going to lie, my mom went nowhere near this steak due to the onions, but my dad and brother loved it. My dad will eat anything, but my brother is pretty picky. That being said, he has found a new love for caramelized onions, so this steak ended up being right up is alley, but ahh, he totally did not touch the avocado or the chimichurri cause he’s freaking outta his mind. Just sayin’.
BUT the steak was a hit, so I guess I’ll take that!
I wanted to keep things simple as can be, so I marinated the steak in a little olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and lime juice. From there you cook up some onions, toss in the steak, some olives and done. Simple, but really, really good.
My favorite part is the pineapple chimichurri. I was inspired by my recent mango chimichurri to try out a pineapple version and since pineapple is very cuban, I went for it…so. so. so good. I love the sweet and savory combo and pineapple is always such a nice paring with steak. Trust me.
Add the avocado and you have the perfect meal…swap brown rice for white, and this dish will be even healthier. Cool. Cool.
Also, I feel like I should mention that while the ingredients list in this recipe is kind of longer, it’s actually super easy to make. My guess is that you have most of the ingredients on hand. You’ll probably just need to purchase the steak and pineapple. I personally always have pineapple on hand, cause it’s another one of my food obsessions, but I realize I’m not like most…
The rest of the ingredients are herbs, olive oil and garlic, so pantry staples, right? Hoping so because it has the potential to be the perfect Thursday night dinner. For real.
And guys, speaking of Thursday, is anyone so ready for this long weekend ahead?? I totally am. It’s been a bit of a long week and I’m ready for a little weekend refresh. Anyone with me? Thinking breakfast in bed and a little Netflix binge watching ?
Cuban Style Steak and Avocado Rice with Pineapple Chimichurri
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 1104 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Shop ingredients at your local Target store. Learn more
Ingredients
Pineapple Chimichurri
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded + chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lime
- kosher salt and pepper
Cuban Style Steak
- 2 pounds skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 dried bay leaves
- juice from 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
- 2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 avocado, sliced
- steamed riced, for serving
Instructions
Pineapple Chimichurri
- In a bowl, combine the pineapple, cilantro, fresno pepper, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Cuban Style Steak
- In a large ziplock bag, combine the steak, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, lime juice, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and toss well to combine. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to over night.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the steak and cook 5-8 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat and stir in the olives.
- To serve, divide the rice among bowls and top with steak, chimichurri and avocado. enjoy!
First though, steak and rice to push us through till Fri-DAYYYYYY!
ps. what are you guys binge watching these days? I need ideas, let me know all of your current favorites! 🙂
Made tonight and it was delicious! Only change: I grilled the meat. Still did olives and onions in cast iron on stovetop. Pineapple and cilantro chimicurri is a must! Avocado to! Could eat once a week!
I am so glad you enjoyed this Melissa! Thank you!
Very tasty. I want to slice my skirt steak thinner next time. I used Spanish rice.
Yum! So glad you enjoyed this Peggy! Thank you!
Do you think this turn out alright in a crockpot?
Hi! I am not sure how the steak would cook up as I have not tried it, so unfortunately, I cannot say. I think it’s worth trying if you are willing to test it out. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
My husband and I have been LOVING all the recipes on this site. I just found your amazing blog and have cooked so many of these delicious meals the last few weeks. My husband loves Cuban flavors, but likes steak well done. Do you think I could cook the steak in a slow cooker so it would be well done but tender? Any suggestions how to go about it without compromising flavor?
hey Rose! Thank you so much, so glad you are enjoying the recipes! 🙂 I think cooking in the slow cooker will be great! I would just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook for 6-7 hours on low. I think that will be great! Let me know if you have questions!
I’m planning to make this tonight. I have so far made 3 of your recipes and I have to say, you have got talent! I made the sage and brown butter mashed potatoes, which has now reopened my mind to mashed potatoes in general. I also made the goat cheese and mushroom pasta last night and WOW! I had my reservations, but I should have known it would have been delicious. Now I’m excited about this recipe! Thank you for posting these amazing recipes! You’re an inspiration in the kitchen and my new favorite food blog!
WOW! So happy you liked them all! Hope they keep being delicious!
Thanks so so much Tracie!
Such a wonderful recipe! I made one change and highly recommend trying it: make coconut rice instead of white rice to go with the steak. The combination of the sweet coconut rice and the salty steak and olives is SO GOOD.
Sounds amazing i’ll have to try it next time! Thanks Tamara!
This was super fun and full of awesome flavors. However, the steak was extremely tough and not that easy to chew. Any suggestions for the future?
Hi! So happy you enjoyed this! When steak is tough it typically means it’s not the best cut of meat or it is overcooked. did you marinate the steak long? Marinating overnight can help to tenderize the meat. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
I binge-watched Santa Clarita Diet the week it came out. So funny!
I love funny stuff! I’ll have to try it out thanks!
Question: how much soy sauce should I be adding to the chimichurri? It’s listed in the directions but not in the ingredient list. Just marinating the steak – can’t wait to eat this!! Thanks in advance 🙂
HI caroline, I am sorry, no soy sauce in this recipe, that was a typo. Recipe is fixed! Hope you love this 🙂
Spectacular…. the salsa made the dish!
Thanks Larry, so happy you liked it!
Currently watching “Bloodline” (Netflix) and “The Wire” (Amazon Prime)
I’ve heard those are both great! Thanks!
Currently bingeing The Fall on Netflix. Perfect for a long dreary weekend!
Oh sweet! I’ll have to check it out!