Chimichurri Ground Beef Bowls (Printable)

Seasoned ground beef with zesty chimichurri sauce over rice and fresh vegetables

# What goes in:

→ Ground Beef

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Chimichurri Sauce

10 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
12 - 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - ½ cup olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
18 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Bowl Base & Toppings

19 - 3 cups cooked rice
20 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
21 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
22 - 1 avocado, sliced
23 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
24 - Lime wedges, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 additional minutes.
03 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange ground beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion on top. Drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chimichurri transforms ordinary ground beef into something restaurant worthy
  • Everything cooks in one skillet while the sauce comes together in minutes
  • You can customize the toppings based on what your family actually enjoys
02 -
  • The chimichurri tastes even better the next day, so double it and keep the extra in the fridge
  • Ground turkey works, but you will need to add a little extra salt and perhaps more paprika
  • Cauliflower rice shrinks dramatically when cooked, so start with more than you think
03 -
  • Taste your chimichurri before adding it to the bowls, adjusting the acid or salt as needed
  • Reserve a little sauce to drizzle over the top after adding all the toppings

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