Chimichurri Ground Beef Bowls (Printable)
Seasoned ground beef bowls topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, served over rice with crisp vegetables.
# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Chimichurri Sauce
10 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1/2 cup olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
18 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Bowl Base & Toppings
19 - 3 cups cooked rice
20 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
21 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
22 - 1 avocado, sliced
23 - 1/4 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.
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 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 2 minutes.
03 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion. Drizzle chimichurri sauce generously over each bowl.
04 - Garnish each bowl with lime wedges. Serve immediately while beef is warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chimichurri sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- Everything can be prepped ahead so weeknight dinners feel effortless
- The contrast between warm spiced beef and cool fresh vegetables makes every bite exciting
02 -
- The chimichurri tastes even better the next day so make extra if you can
- Letting the sauce sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving makes the herbs taste brighter
- Ground turkey works beautifully here if you want something lighter
03 -
- Finishing the beef with a splash of water helps all those spices cling to every crumb
- Reserve a little chimichurri to drizzle on top after adding the cold toppings