Description
These Ground Beef Chimichurri Bowls are a fresh, flavor-packed meal featuring juicy seasoned beef, fluffy rice, creamy avocado, and a vibrant homemade chimichurri sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish brings bold, herby goodness to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley (densely packed, stems removed)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional, or double the parsley)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion or shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup red vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions
- Optional: sliced radishes or cucumber
Instructions
- Make the Chimichurri:
Finely chop parsley and cilantro by hand. In a bowl, mix herbs, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Add red vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside. - Cook the Ground Beef:
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef in an even layer and let it sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes. Break into chunks, add spices, and cook until browned and slightly crispy. - Prepare the Base:
Cook and fluff rice or quinoa while the beef finishes cooking. - Add Chimichurri to Beef:
Turn off heat and stir 2 tablespoons of chimichurri into the hot beef. - Assemble the Bowls:
Layer rice, beef, tomatoes, avocado, and pickled onions. Drizzle extra chimichurri on top and serve.
Notes
- Chop herbs by hand for the best texture—avoid using a food processor.
- Let the beef sear before stirring for deeper flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for your preferred spice level.
- Store chimichurri separately if meal prepping for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
