Don’t think this Southwest steak bowl is a pile of lettuce with a few beans and steak on top. Oh no, this is one hearty and delicious bowl of goodness, but it’s also one of the easiest meals you will make this summer. Because we all need easy, tasty meals.

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While my eldest son is just in preschool (until fall), they follow the school year and so have the same big summer break. This year he will have a little time in camp and we have a trip, but there will also be plenty of time when it’s Camp Mommy.

I can see it being even busier than last year now that he’s even more into his bike (since training wheels are off), and his little brother is running all over the place too.

Between busy days and warm weather, I know there will be plenty days when I’ll be needing to throw dinner together quickly, and I doubt I’m alone. If you're hot, you don't really want to cook, right? At least turning on the oven is not high on the list for sure.

This time of year is more about keeping things simple and quick. But that doesn't need to mean boring. This Southwest steak bowl is definitely not short on flavor, and there’s minimal effort thanks to a little help from Mann's Nourish Bowls.

While I prefer to make most things from scratch, that kind of goes out the window a little when it's hot. Let's face it, we can do without the extra effort. So how do you still get tasty meals? Simple ingredients, a bit of advance preparation, and the occasional shortcut. Part of the reason I make most things myself, is I like to know what is in things and that they are good ingredients.

So if I find a good 'cheat' that still meets that, I'm all for it. Mann's Nourish Bowls are just that - lots of great ingredients that make mealtimes a lot easier. They come in a few different varieties so you can mix up the flavors. I've gone for the Southwest Chipotle bowl here but do try the others too. They all have lots of fresh veggies, a tasty sauce and cook up in the microwave in just 3-4 minutes.

I’ve topped the bowl with an easy marinated steak. Ideally, you want to marinade the steak for a good few hours (it takes just a minute so easy to prep in the morning) but even 30 minutes will be a good start. Grill it up, leave it to rest while you add some extra corn and avocado to the cooked Nourish Bowl - if you have some extra black beans, add them too. Then slice the steak and top your bowl.

This Southwest steak bowl is a hearty, delicious bowl of goodness that makes the perfect quick meal on a busy night. Lots of flavor but little effort: the best combination.

Try these other tasty ways with steak:

Cuban cube steak - bistec de Palomilla
Steak crostini with mushroom pate and truffle oil
Leftover steak and quinoa bowl
Plus get more 30 minute meals in the archives.

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Southwest steak bowl

Super quick to make, with delicious flavors and a tasty balance of steak and veg, this bowl makes the perfect meal for a busy night.

Prep Time6

Cook Time6

Total Time12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: -3

Calories: 592kcal

Author: Caroline's Cooking

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Ingredients

½ lb steak 225g (I used sirloin steak tip but other cuts eg flank steak would also work)
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic small (approx ½tsp), crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 Mann’s Southwest Chipotle Nourish Bowls
1 avocado
¼ cup frozen corn 4tbsp
¼ cup black beans 4tbsp, optional

Instructions

Put the steak in a small container/bowl or zipable freezer bag. Add the lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin and move the steak around so it's evenly coated. Cover, put in the fridge and leave to marinate ideally through the day/overnight but at least 30min.
When almost ready to eat, warm the grill (or a grill pan) and allow the steak to come to room temperature for a couple minutes. Cook the steak for approx 3-5min each side, depending on thickness and how well done you like your steak.
While the steak is cooking, cook the Southwest Chipotle Nourish Bowls according to packet instructions. Peel and dice the avocado.
Once the steaks are cooked, set them aside to rest for a couple minutes while you add the corn and black beans to the warm bowls (the heat will defrost and warm the corn). Mix through then add the avocado and cheese from the Nourish Bowls.
Slice the steaks and serve up the loaded Bowls with the steak on top.

Notes

NOTE - you can serve this warm or room temperature, as suits. Leftovers are great for lunchboxes and if you have a bit less, you can also use it as a filling for quesedillas. Just warm two tortillas in a skillet/frying pan, put the mixture on top of one along with some more cheese and then top with the other tortilla. Cook for a minute to melt cheese.

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Southwest steak bowl

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Southwest steak bowl

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