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Zesty Rice and Steak

This hearty upgrade turns a simple Southern rice classic into a steakhouse-style meal, pairing buttery herb-seared steak with savory, seasoned rice cooked in rich broth. Comforting, flavorful, and satisfying, it’s an easy way to elevate a traditional favorite.

Time
1hr
Ingredients
14
Servings
14
Products

Servings

2

Ingredients

14

Cook Time

0h 25m

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Rice
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups cooked Riceland long-grain white or parboiled rice (cooked in beef or chicken broth)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Steak
  • 2 steaks of choice (t-bone, ribeye, New York strip, etc.)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp oil (choose an oil with a high smoke point)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat oil for 5-7 minutes over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Season steak with salt and pepper.
  3. Place steaks in skillet and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove skillet from heat, add rosemary and garlic to pan, and place 1 Tbsp butter on top of each steak. Cover and let rest 10-15 minutes.
  5. While steak is resting, saute butter and onion in a pan over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add cooked rice and seasonings. Cook 10 minutes, until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
  7. Serve bed of rice topped with steak and pour melted butter from pan over steak and rice.