Sheet Pan Steak and Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

Juicy steak with roasted vegetables over fluffy rice, all made on one pan for easy cleanup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Steak

01 - 1 lb sirloin or flank steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Rice

15 - 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
16 - 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. In a bowl, toss steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
02 - In a separate large bowl, toss red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly across prepared sheet pan. Place marinated steak on top of vegetables.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes for medium-rare doneness. For extra caramelization, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
05 - 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 simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
06 - Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
07 - 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 Tips:

01 -
  • One pan means one sink: After a long day, this is the kind of dinner that respects your energy and your dishwasher.
  • The steak stays juicy while veggies caramelize: I learned that roasting everything together creates flavors that seem impossible from separate cooking methods.
  • It feels fancy but tastes effortless: Somehow this becomes the meal people ask you to make again and again.
02 -
  • Resting the steak isn't a luxury: I used to skip this step thinking I was saving time, then noticed my meat drying out by the time we sat down; now I know it's non-negotiable.
  • Slicing against the grain matters more than you'd think: That one small action changes the texture from tough to tender in seconds.
  • The vegetables absolutely need an even, single layer: Crowding them means steaming instead of roasting, which is a completely different (and sadder) outcome.
03 -
  • If your steak seems thin, increase your oven temperature by 25°F: Thinner cuts cook faster and risk drying out, so a slightly hotter oven means less time and better results.
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice: It removes excess starch and keeps grains from clumping together into a gluey mess.
  • Have your cutting board ready before the steak comes out of the oven: Those five minutes of resting time need to happen immediately, not after you hunt for a plate.
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