Chimichurri Ground Beef Bowls (Print Version)
Savory spiced beef bowls with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and zesty chimichurri over rice
# 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 (gluten-free if needed)
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 and 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
# Steps:
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 for at least 15 minutes.
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 for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook until browned throughout, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 2 additional minutes.
03 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange ground beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion on top of the rice. Drizzle chimichurri sauce generously over each bowl.
04 - Place lime wedges alongside each bowl. Serve immediately while beef is warm and vegetables are crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm spiced beef and cool bright herbs makes every bite exciting
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like a restaurant meal
- You can prep the sauce ahead and let those flavors get even better
02 -
- The chimichurri tastes infinitely better if you make it a day ahead
- Do not skip the soy sauce. It is the secret ingredient that makes people ask what you did differently
- Warm rice makes these bowls feel more comforting than cold rice
03 -
- Chop your herbs finely for a sauce that clings beautifully to every bite
- Taste the chimichurri before serving and adjust the acid or salt as needed