Chimichurri Beef and Rice Skillet

Name: Chimichurri Beef and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1 cup diced onions; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice; 1 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

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Prep 25 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

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All the bright, hot flavors of Argentinian chimichurri sauce come together in one skillet for this fresh and easy dinner.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Aug 11, 2017

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup diced onions
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps

1

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onions and bell pepper over medium-high heat 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain.
2

Stir in garlic, salt, paprika, pepper flakes, cumin and oregano.
3

Stir in broth; heat to simmering. Stir in rice; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
4

Stir in parsley and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Chimichurri sauce is a Central and South American sauce made of garlic, herbs, citrus and peppers, and is usually served with grilled meat.
tip 2
Not crazy for smoky flavor? Opt for regular paprika instead of smoked.

Nutrition Information

340 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 18g Protein, 47g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 340

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 14%

Saturated Fat: 3 1/2g; 17%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 45mg; 15%

Sodium: 720mg; 30%

Potassium: 360mg; 10%

Total Carbohydrate: 47g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 18g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%; 35%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.