Arroz Carreteiro (Brazilian Cowboy Rice with Beef and Vegetables)

Ingredients

• •400 g ground beef or diced sirloin
• •1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
• •1 yellow onion, diced
• •4 garlic cloves, minced
• •2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• •1 green bell pepper, diced
• •2.5 cups vegetable or beef broth
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp ground cumin
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •to taste salt and black pepper
• •3 tbsp fresh parsley or scallions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over high heat; add beef and cook, breaking up, until browned and any liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes.
2. 2Add onion and bell pepper; cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. 3Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add diced tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they break down slightly, about 3 minutes.
5. 5Add rinsed rice and stir to coat in the meat and tomato mixture for 1 minute.
6. 6Pour in broth, season well with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
7. 7Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 18 minutes.
8. 8Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
9. 9Scatter parsley or scallions over the top and serve directly from the pan.

💡 Traditional arroz carreteiro is made with carne seca (Brazilian salted dried beef), which gives a deeply savory, almost funky flavor. Substitute corned beef or well-seasoned ground beef, which are easy to find at any Canadian grocery store. If using corned beef, dice it and skip the browning step.

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