Carne Asada Steak Bowl
Estimated $9.39 recipe · $4.70 per serving (US / USD)
Lime-marinated grilled steak over rice with charred peppers and salsa.
The recipe
Carne Asada Steak Bowl
Lime-marinated grilled steak over rice with charred peppers and salsa.
Ingredients
- 300g lean steak
- 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 150g rice
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$9.39 for 2 servings · $4.70 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean steakPlanning assumption · $10.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $6.61 |
| 2 limesPlanning assumption · $0.30 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 red pepper, slicedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $1.00 |
| 1 onion, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.31 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $9.39 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Marinate steak in lime, garlic, cumin, oil and salt for 15 min.
- Cook the rice. Char the peppers and onion in a hot pan; set aside.
- Sear the steak 3–4 min per side, rest, then slice against the grain.
- Build bowls with rice, steak, peppers and coriander.
Recipe notes
Resting the steak before slicing keeps it juicy and tender.
Estimated nutrition per serving
590 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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