Chimichurri Ground Beef and Rice

the gingered whisk

“Try this Chimichurri Ground Beef and Rice Recipe for an easy dinner that is sure to become a family favorite meal. This traditional Argentinian recipe is turned into a quick and easy weeknight recipe that is kid-friendly and is the perfect finger food and kid-friendly recipe!”

- The Gingered Whisk

Key Ingredient

Chimichurri

Chimichurri Sauce: – extra virgin olive oil – red wine vinegar – dried oregano – cumin – salt – clove garlic – fresh parsley – fresh cilantro – red pepper flakes, optional

Ingredients

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet – ground beef – olive oil – yellow onion – orange pepper – rice – water – corn – cherry tomatoes, halved

Ingredients

Chimichurri Ground Beef and Rice 

Yield

4 Servings

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

1. In a food processor, blend together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic, parsley, and cilantro (and red pepper flakes, if desired) until smooth. Set aside.

BLEND

2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 TBSP olive oil over medium-high heat.

HEAT

3. Cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.

COOK THE GROUND BEEF

4. Add in the onion and pepper and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers and onions are starting to soften.

ADD

5. Add in the rice and water, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

SIMMER

6. Remove the lid, stir in the corn and cherry tomatoes, and then replace the lid.

ADD THE VEGGIES

7. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for an additional 10 minutes.

REST

8. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chimichurri sauce.

FLUFF & SERVE

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Enjoy!

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