Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breast, or tender cuts of beef like flank steak or sirloin
- Rice
- Black beans
- Onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic
- Olive oil
- Cumin, paprika, chili powder, bay leaves
- Lime and cilantro
- Chili peppers (optional)
- Coconut milk (optional)
- Fish sauce or soy sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken or beef with salt, pepper, and cumin. Sear the protein in olive oil until browned. Set it aside and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes in olive oil until softened. Add spices (paprika, cumin, and bay leaves) and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add black beans to the pot and mix with the vegetables and spices.
- Stir in rice and coat it with spices, then add water or broth to cook the rice.
- Add the seared chicken or beef back into the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Once the dish is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices.
- Serve in bowls, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with chili slices for extra heat.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the protein and adjust the spices gradually to avoid overpowering the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: brazilian mounjaro, rice, beans, chicken, beef, spices, lime, cilantro