Sheet Pan Steak and Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

Juicy steak with colorful roasted vegetables over fluffy rice, all cooked on one pan for minimal cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 lb sirloin or flank steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, sliced
09 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Rice

15 - 1½ cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
16 - 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
17 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

18 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
19 - Lemon wedges
20 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
03 - In a separate large bowl, combine all vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Place steak on top of the vegetables.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 15–18 minutes for medium-rare doneness, or until desired internal temperature is reached. For additional caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes if desired.
06 - While steak and vegetables roast, rinse rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
07 - Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
08 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and sliced steak. Drizzle with soy sauce or tamari if desired. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks simultaneously on one pan, which means less time scrubbing and more time actually enjoying your meal.
  • The steak gets this incredible crust while the vegetables caramelize into something almost candy-like, and somehow they all taste better together than they would apart.
  • It's flexible enough to throw whatever vegetables you have into the mix without worrying about ruining it.
02 -
  • Letting the steak rest for those 5 minutes sounds optional, but it's actually essential—skip it and you'll see all your flavorful juices run onto the plate instead of staying in the meat.
  • The vegetables will release quite a bit of liquid as they roast, which is perfect because it creates a glaze that coats everything; if your pan looks too wet halfway through, you can broil it to concentrate those flavors.
03 -
  • Pat your steak dry before seasoning—moisture is the enemy of a good crust, and you want that exterior to caramelize, not steam.
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice; that starchy coating is what makes rice gluey, and rinsing it is a five-second difference that changes everything.
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