Arroz Carreteiro (Brazilian Rice with Leftover Churrasco Meat)

Arroz Carreteiro is a traditional Brazilian dish made with rice and leftover Churrasco or BBQ grilled meat. It’s so easy to make and you’ll only need a few ingredients for this meal. You won’t believe how much your friends and family will love this Arroz Carreteiro, especially since it’s made with leftovers. The best part is the ending when you top off your delicious rice and leftover Churrasco meat with eggs and fresh parsley. All these wonderful flavors together will literally explode in your mouth!

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The recipe that I am about to teach you how to make was passed down from generations. My family is from the south of Brazil and growing up Churrascos or BBQs were mandatory on the weekends. These gatherings were a way for us to bond over delicious food and spend time with one another. So let’s get started!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Leftover Churrasco or grilled BBQ meat (steak, sausage, or any other meat you’ve grilled)
• Rice
• Onion
• Garlic
• Green Pepper
• Salt
• Ground Back Pepper
• Paprika Powder
• Boiled Eggs
• Parsley

How to Make Arroz Carreteiro or Rice with Leftover Churrasco Meat

1. Begin by boiling 2 eggs. Once the eggs come to a boil, I allow them to continue boiling for 10 minutes. As soon as they are finished, I place them in a bowl with ice and cold water for about 10 minutes or until they cool down completely. This step will help ensure that you can easily peel your eggs. Once they’ve cooled, go ahead and peel the eggs.
2. Chop up your fresh parsley and your boiled eggs. Set them aside to use later for garnishing.
3. Chop up your green pepper, onion and garlic.
4. Heat up a separate large pot and add olive oil to it.
5. Once your oil is hot, sautee your green peppers and onions. Once your onions become translucent in color, add in your garlic and sautee for about 15 seconds or until fragrant.
6. Add in your meat and mix well to combine with your peppers, onions and garlic. Stir in your salt, ground black pepper, and paprika powder.
7. Stir in your rice and mix everything well. Go ahead and add in your water, stirring all your ingredients to combine.
8. Place the lid on top of your pot but only halfway on. Cook over medium-high heat for approximately 20-25 minutes or until you see that the water has evaporated.
9. Adjust to low heat and cover your pot completely with the lid. Finish cooking for approximately another 5-7 minutes.
10. Remove your pot from the heat once your rice is done cooking and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chopped boiled eggs.
11. Your Arroz Carreteiro or Brazilian Rice with Leftover Churrasco/BBQ Meat is finished! Serve hot and enjoy!

Top Tips & Variations for Making Arroz Carreteiro or Rice with Leftover Churrasco Meat

• This dish is traditionally made with leftover BBQ meat however, if you prefer to use fresh meat instead, that’s completely fine! Remember to make sure you fully cook your fresh meat prior to making this recipe, preferably in a separate pot. You may add your cooked meat as indicated in step 5 and cook the same way as the leftover meat according to the instructions provided here.
• Feel free to omit the eggs if you’re trying to make a quick meal and don’t want to go through the hassle of boiling eggs. In my opinion, the eggs are a must because they really come together with all the great flavors this dish has to offer.
• This recipe will serve approximately 4 people. You may double or even triple the ingredients for a larger crowd.
• Add some spice to your Arroz Carreteiro if you love bold flavors. You can add in hot peppers, hot sauce or even cayenne pepper to bring this recipe to the next level. Don’t be afraid to change things up to your liking and make it your own!

Arroz Carreteiro (Brazilian Rice with Leftover Churrasco/BBQ Meat)

This Arroz Carreteiro make the perfect easy dinner. It's a budget-friendly recipe that uses up your leftover bbq meat to make an even better dish the next day! Impress your friends and family by making this traditional Brazilian dinner.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 3kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover churrasco/bbq meat
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 green pepper
• 2 eggs, boiled
• 3 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika powder

Instructions

Instructions

• Begin by boiling 2 eggs. Once the eggs come to a boil, I allow them to continue boiling for 10 minutes. As soon as they are finished, I place them in a bowl with ice and cold water for about 10 minutes or until they cool down completely. This step will help ensure that you can easily peel your eggs. Once they’ve cooled, go ahead and peel the eggs.
• Chop up your fresh parsley and your boiled eggs. Set them aside to use later for garnishing.
• Chop up your green pepper, onion and garlic.
• Heat up a separate large pot and add olive oil to it.
• Once your oil is hot, sautee your green peppers and onions. Once your onions become translucent in color, add in your garlic and sautee for about 15 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add in your meat and mix well to combine with your peppers, onions and garlic. Stir in your salt, ground black pepper, and paprika powder.
• Stir in your rice and mix everything well. Go ahead and add in your water, stirring all your ingredients to combine.
• Place the lid on top of your pot but only halfway on. Cook over medium-high heat for approximately 20-25 minutes or until you see that the water has evaporated.
• Adjust to low heat and cover your pot completely with the lid. Finish cooking for approximately another 5-7 minutes.
• Remove your pot from the heat once your rice is done cooking and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chopped boiled eggs.
• Your Arroz Carreteiro or Brazilian Rice with Leftover Churrasco/BBQ Meat is finished! Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg