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Chimichurri Beef and Rice

URL: https://www.cookingclassy.com/chimichurri-beef-and-rice/

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red or yellow onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85 - 90%)
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 ½ Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant white rice
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion for 2 minutes.
  2. Crumble in the beef and add the bell pepper; cook until browned, about 7-9 minutes, adding garlic in the last 2 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in chicken broth, paprika, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Mix in the rice, bring to a boil, and let boil for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 8 minutes.
  6. Toss in parsley, cilantro, and lime juice, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
410
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
125mg
Cholesterol
73mg

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