Sheet Pan Steak and Veggie Bowl (Print page)

Juicy grilled steak with roasted peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes over fluffy rice—all on one sheet pan.

# What You Need:

→ 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
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 bowl, toss steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside to marinate briefly.
03 - In a separate large bowl, toss all vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Spread vegetables evenly across the prepared sheet pan. Place steak on top of the vegetables.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes for medium-rare steak or until desired doneness. For extra caramelization, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if preferred.
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 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.
07 - Transfer 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, so you actually have time to breathe while dinner happens in the oven.
  • The steak stays juicy and tender while the vegetables get those charred, caramelized edges that make you want to pick them straight off the pan.
  • Cleanup is genuinely minimal, which feels like a small miracle when you're tired.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period for the steak—it's the difference between juicy slices and a slightly dry disappointment.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the steak at the 12-minute mark instead of waiting the full time, because every oven has its own personality.
03 -
  • Cut vegetables to similar sizes so everything finishes cooking at roughly the same moment—no raw onions alongside overcooked zucchini.
  • Pat the steak dry before oiling it; moisture is the enemy of browning, and you want that crust for flavor and texture.
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