🥩🍅 Grilled Beef Tomato Rice Stack
A bold, juicy, layered dish with seasoned rice, fresh tomatoes, and perfectly grilled beef — simple ingredients stacked into something impressive.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Beef:
500g (1 lb) beef steak (sirloin or ribeye works great)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Rice:
1½ cups long-grain rice
3 cups beef broth (or water + 1 cube)
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp salt
For the Tomato Layer:
3–4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Rice
Rinse rice until water runs clear.
In a pot, melt butter, add rice and lightly toast for 1 minute.
Add broth and salt. Bring to boil.
Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Turn off heat and let steam (covered) 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
2️⃣ Marinate & Grill the Beef
Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, oregano, and lemon juice.
Rub mixture all over steak. Let marinate 20–30 minutes.
Grill over medium-high heat 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
3️⃣ Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice tomatoes.
Lightly season with salt, pepper, and drizzle olive oil.
Optional: sprinkle chopped parsley or basil.
🏗️ How to Stack (Restaurant Style)
Place a round mold (or small bowl) on plate.
Add a layer of rice and press gently.
Add a layer of tomato slices.
Top with sliced grilled beef.
Carefully lift mold.
Drizzle extra pan juices over top for shine and flavor.
⭐ Optional Add-Ons
Add shredded mozzarella between layers.
Spoon garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
Sprinkle toasted pine nuts for crunch.
Add a spicy harissa drizzle (great if you’re in Morocco 😉).
