Chimichurri Beef and Rice

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4.1

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chimichurri Beef and Rice

An incredibly flavorful and perfectly filling one pan recipe you'll want on the dinner menu again and again! It's so easy to make and you can have it ready in 30 minutes! It includes quick cook instant rice, hearty ground beef, bright bell pepper and plenty of chopped fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped, red or yellow
  • 1 lb ground beef 85 - 90%, lean
  • 1 cup red bell pepper 1 medium, chopped
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic 4 cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice instant, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 cups cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice plus wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes.
  2. Crumble in beef and add bell pepper. Cook and let brown, tossing and breaking up occasionally, until cooked through, about 7 - 9 minutes, while adding in garlic during the last 2 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in chicken broth, paprika, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes and bring mixture to a simmer. 
  4. Mix in rice, bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover skillet and let rest 8 minutes.
  5. Toss in parsley, cilantro and lime. Serve with lime wedges for spritzing.

Notes

  • Recipe source: Adapted from Tbsp.
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