Chimichurri Ground Beef Bowls (Printable version)
Seasoned ground beef with zesty chimichurri sauce over rice and fresh vegetables for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - ½ cup olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - ½ teaspoon 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 - In a mixing bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until emulsified. Set aside at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned throughout, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate spices.
03 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange seasoned ground beef over the rice. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion. Drizzle chimichurri sauce generously over each bowl.
04 - Place lime wedges alongside each bowl. Serve immediately while beef is warm and chimichurri is at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chimichurri transforms simple ground beef into something restaurant-worthy
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Let the chimichurri sit at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor
- Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking beef or it will steam instead of brown
03 -
- Chop your herbs finely so the chimichurri coats everything evenly
- Toast your spices in a dry pan before adding them to the beef for extra depth