This delicious Arroz con Carne meal is a family favorite dish that’s quick and easy to whip up.
Arroz con Carne has been something my husband actually grew up eating as a child. His dad, who wasn’t much of a cook, had a few dishes he would make when he had to and one of them was this delicious Arroz con Carne dish. I remember him making it for us one night and it was amazing.
Now, I did have to add my own spin on this meal by adding some veggies of course LOL. Peas have been my go-to veggie for this meal and it’s so good. If you don’t like peas, I think spinach or curly kale would be great in here as well. I also loved the idea of adding some Spanish or pimento-stuffed olives in her for a salty tang.
How to make it
This dish couldn’t be simpler. Simply sauté your onions and garlic and add the meat. Ground it up and season in well. Add in the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes and serve over rice.
The meat sauce is actually paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, and dairy-free if served without the rice. If rice wasn’t an option, cauliflower rice would be great or serve with a side salad or veggies. You can also serve this with quinoa or any grain of choice.
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XO,
Natalie
Arroz con Carne
Arroz con Carne (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup peas thawed
- 16 ounces of tomato sauce or puree
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1 onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pimento stuff olives sliced
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- rice cauliflower rice, or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the ground beef and mix up. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and onion powder.
- Once browned, add in the tomato sauce, filtered water, and peas. Season with a bit more salt and pepper and cook for about 6 minutes.
- Add in the olives and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve over rice or your anything you prefer.
- Enjoy!
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This dish is incredible. I can’t wait to make it again.