If you love vibrant bowls loaded with color, texture, and bold flavor, then this Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl with Cilantro Cream Sauce is the recipe that belongs on your table tonight. Juicy seared steak, creamy avocado, smoky roasted corn, fluffy rice, and a fresh, zesty cilantro cream sauce come together to create a hearty meal that tastes like something straight from a modern café — but made easily at home.

This bowl is more than just a meal; it’s an experience layered with freshness, richness, and irresistible balance. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or preparing a nourishing dinner after a long day, this dish delivers comforting warmth and refreshing brightness in every bite.

And the best part?
It’s ready with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.

Let’s dive into what makes this bowl unforgettable.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl

• High-protein, satisfying, and energizing
• Naturally gluten-free with no complicated steps
• Customizable: swap grains, toppings, or sauces
• Meal-prep friendly: stores beautifully for the week
• Balanced flavors — creamy, smoky, tangy, savory
• Restaurant-quality but simple enough for weeknights

This bowl hits every craving — warm, cold, creamy, crunchy, smoky, and fresh.

🥩 Choosing the Right Steak

You can use any cut, but the top three best choices for tenderness and flavor are:

1. Flank Steak

Lean but incredibly flavorful. Slices beautifully.

2. Skirt Steak

The juiciest and most flavorful option; cooks very fast.

3. Sirloin Steak

Budget-friendly but still tender.

Pro tip:
Slice your steak against the grain to ensure perfect tenderness.

🌽 The Magic of Roasted Corn

Roasting corn transforms simple kernels into smoky, caramelized bites that add complexity to the whole bowl.

You can roast:

• Fresh corn (cut off the cob)
• Frozen corn (thawed and patted dry)
• Canned corn (drained and dried)

All roast beautifully in a hot skillet with a drizzle of oil.

🥑 Avocado: The Creamy Balancing Element

Ripe avocado brings velvety richness that cools the spices of the dish. Add it in slices, cubes, or even mashed for an extra-creamy texture.

🌿 Cilantro Cream Sauce — The Star of the Dish

This sauce is:

• Tangy
• Fresh
• Cooling
• Bright
• Creamy without being heavy

Made with Greek yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, lime, garlic, and a touch of olive oil, it takes everything to the next level.

🥘 INGREDIENTS

For the Steak Bowl

• 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 ½ cups roasted corn
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

For the Cilantro Cream Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Water as needed to thin

🔪 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season the Steak

Pat the steak dry. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub seasonings all over the sliced steak.

2. Sear the Steak

Heat oil in a hot skillet. Sear steak slices for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and let rest.

3. Roast the Corn

Add corn to the same pan with a splash of oil. Roast 5–7 minutes until charred and golden.

4. Make the Cilantro Cream Sauce

Blend yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and water (if needed) until smooth.

5. Assemble the Bowl

Add rice as the base. Top with steak, roasted corn, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

6. Drizzle with Sauce

Spoon cilantro cream sauce generously over the bowl. Serve with extra lime.

💡 TIPS, VARIATIONS & ADD-ONS

Make It Spicier

Add jalapeños or crushed chili flakes.

Swap the Protein

• Grilled chicken
• Shrimp
• Crispy tofu
• Ground beef

Make It Lower-Carb

Replace rice with:

• Cauliflower rice
• Zucchini noodles
• Shredded cabbage

Meal Prep Tips

Store bowls without avocado or sauce; add them fresh when serving.

Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl with Cilantro Cream Sauce

A vibrant and satisfying bowl featuring juicy steak, creamy avocado, smoky roasted corn, and a refreshing cilantro cream sauce.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Autumn

Calories: 560

Ingredients

  

Steak Bowl

• 1 lb steak (flank or skirt) sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 avocado sliced
• 1.5 cups roasted corn
• 0.5 cup red onion diced
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 handful cilantro for garnish

Cilantro Cream Sauce

• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 0.25 cup cilantro fresh
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Cutting board
• Knife

Method

 

1. Season the steak with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side, then remove to rest.
3. Roast the corn in the same skillet until charred, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Blend yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to make the sauce.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, steak, corn, avocado, onions, and tomatoes.
6. Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and serve warm.

Notes

Add jalapeños for heat or extra lime juice for brightness.