Chimichurri Ground Beef Bowls (Printable Version)
Flavorful beef bowls with fresh chimichurri, rice, and vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tbsp 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 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - ½ cup olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
18 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Bowl Base & Toppings
19 - 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower for low-carb option)
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
# How to Make It:
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 together.
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, 5–7 minutes. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
03 - Distribute cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange ground beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion on top. Drizzle generously with prepared chimichurri sauce.
04 - Finish each bowl with lime wedges. Serve immediately while beef is warm and vegetables are crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chimichurri sauce keeps in the fridge for days and makes everything taste better
- These bowls come together in under 40 minutes but taste like a restaurant meal
02 -
- Let the chimichurri sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the harsh raw garlic mellow out
- Do not skip the soy sauce, even if it seems unusual, because that umami is what makes the beef taste restaurant-quality
03 -
- Invest in good quality olive oil for the chimichurri since it is the backbone of the sauce
- Season your beef aggressively because the rice and vegetables will absorb a lot of that flavor