---
title: Cuban-Spiced Steak
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cuban-spiced-steak-5ad7b8e230006c1acd0ef9c2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 760
  protein: 38
  fat: 43
  saturated fat: 17
  carbohydrates: 56
  sugar: 4
  fiber: 4
  cholesterol: 155
  sodium: 140
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Cuban%20Recipes/cuban-spiced-steak.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Place @basmati rice{1%cup}, 1 cup water, a drizzle of @vegetable oil{8%tsp}, 1/2 tsp @cumin{1%tsp}, 1/2 tsp @dried oregano{1%tsp}, and a large pinch of @salt{} in a #small pot{} (we'll use the rest of the spices later). Cover pot and bring to a boil, then lower heat and reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until tender, about ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until meal is ready.

Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice @yellow onion{2%unit}. Melt 1 TBSP of the @butter{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-low heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Add onion and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, about ~{5%minutes}.

While onion and rice cook, core, seed and thinly slice @poblano pepper{2%unit}. Finely mince @garlic{4%clove}. Once onion is softened, add poblano to pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until poblano is tender, 5-7 minutes. Toss in half the garlic and cook ~{1%minute} more. Pour in 1/4 cup water and let simmer until just evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and @pepper{}.

Pat @sirloin steak{24%oz} dry with a #paper towel{}. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, then rub with remaining cumin and oregano. Heat 1 TBSP oil in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan and let rest at least ~{5%minutes}.

While steak cooks, using a #zester{}, zest 1 tsp zest from @lime{2%unit}, then cut into quarters. In a #small bowl{}, mix @sour cream{8%tbsp}, a pinch of remaining garlic, half the lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture has a loose, drizzly consistency. Season to taste with salt and more lime juice.

Add remaining lime zest to rice in pot and fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Slice steak against the grain. Divide rice between plates, arrange steak on top, and add veggie mixture to the side. Dollop with crema.