Creamy Honey BBQ Steak Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Steak and Marinade

01 - 1 pound (450g) flank steak, sliced thinly
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Honey BBQ Sauce

08 - ½ cup (120ml) barbecue sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

→ Rice and Creamy Base

14 - 1 cup (180g) uncooked white rice
15 - 1 ¾ cups (420ml) beef broth (low-sodium)
16 - ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
17 - ½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
18 - 1 tablespoon butter
19 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
20 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - Fresh parsley (for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add flank steak and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk barbecue sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and chili powder. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add butter, onion, and garlic, scraping browned bits. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and garlic is fragrant.
05 - Stir uncooked rice into skillet, coating in butter mixture. Toast for 1-2 minutes. Add beef broth, bring to boil, then simmer covered on low heat for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
06 - Once rice is cooked, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste, and optionally, an extra tablespoon of butter.
07 - Place seared steak and juices back into skillet. Pour honey BBQ sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Marinate the steak longer for a deeper flavor.