Arroz de Carreteiro

Name: Arroz de Carreteiro
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 lb carne seca or dried beef, shredded; 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup scallions, sliced

A classic gaucho dish featuring seasoned dried beef cooked with rice, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a single pot.

50 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb carne seca or dried beef, shredded
2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb shredded carne seca or dried beef and saute until browned, ensuring meat reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
3

Stir in 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 medium diced red bell pepper, cooking until softened.
4

Add 2 medium diced roma tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
5

Mix in 2 cups rinsed long grain white rice and cook for 2 minutes to toast slightly.
6

Pour in 4 cups beef broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 18 minutes.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup sliced scallions before serving.

Questions

How long does Arroz de Carreteiro keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Arroz de Carreteiro?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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