Brazilian cowboy rice with grilled meat
A hearty Brazilian-inspired dish featuring seasoned grilled beef slices served over rice cooked with red bell pepper and fresh herbs, accompanied by crispy potato chips and a garnish of cherry tomatoes and thyme.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 6 whole cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup potato chips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Season beef slices with salt and pepper; let rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Grill beef over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- 3
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté diced red bell pepper for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add rice and water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- 5
Fluff rice with fork and stir in chopped fresh thyme.
- 6
Slice grilled beef thinly against the grain.
- 7
Serve rice topped with beef, potato chips, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- medium pot with lid
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- measuring cups and spoons
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