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Argentinian Rice Recipes

5 recipes using rice — Asado, chimichurri, empanadas — the BBQ culture of the pampas.

These 5 argentinian rice recipes are ready in about 54 minutes on average, with 340–520 kcal per serving, and 60% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.

recipes

54 min

average time

428 kcal

avg per serving

60%

easy recipes

How Argentinian cuisine cooks with rice

Argentinian cooking revolves around fire and beef — patient asado grilling finished with the herbaceous punch of chimichurri. When Argentinian cooks work with rice, they reach for garlic, parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar and good beef, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are boiling, searing, baking and simmering.

The everyday grain for half the planet — a neutral base that soaks up the flavours around it, from pilafs to fried rice. In this collection it's most often cooked with olive oil, garlic, fine sea salt, dried oregano, parsley and onion. The dishes here span argentinian classics ready in as little as 40 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.

5 Argentinian Rice Recipes

✨ NewLunch

Argentinian Chimichurri Beef Rice Bowl

Seared beef strips tossed in fresh chimichurri over rice with roasted potatoes — a quick take on classic Argentine flavors.

⏱ 45 min🔥 480 kcalEasy

✨ NewDinner

Argentinian Harbor Charred Pepper Stuffed Vegetables

Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned rice, ground beef and herbs, baked until tender — an Argentine home-kitchen classic.

⏱ 65 min🔥 340 kcalMedium

✨ NewDinner

Arroz con Pollo Argentino (Argentine Chicken and Rice)

A one-pot Argentine chicken and rice dinner built on a slow sofrito base, simmered until the rice soaks up every drop of broth.

⏱ 50 min🔥 520 kcalEasy

✨ NewDinner

Argentinian Shrimp and Rice with Chimichurri

Garlic shrimp and rice finished with a bright chimichurri drizzle, a coastal-leaning take on Argentina's beloved sauce.

⏱ 40 min🔥 420 kcalEasy

✨ NewDinner

Argentinian Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Rice (Pimientos Rellenos)

Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice and olives, baked in a light tomato sauce.

⏱ 70 min🔥 380 kcalMedium

Choosing & preparing rice

How to choose

Choose by use: long-grain (basmati, jasmine) for fluffy, separate grains; short-grain for risotto and sushi where stickiness is wanted. Aged basmati cooks longer and fluffier.

Prep & storage

Rinse until the water runs clear to wash off surface starch and prevent clumping. The absorption method — a fixed water ratio, lid on, then a 10-minute steam off the heat — gives reliable results.

Nutrition

A gluten-free carbohydrate staple; brown and wild varieties keep the bran for extra fibre, B vitamins and minerals.

Classic flavour partners: onion, garlic, saffron, peas, soy sauce, cumin

Argentinian Rice Recipes — FAQ

How long do Argentinian rice recipes take to make?

Most of these 5 Argentinian rice recipes are ready in around 54 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Argentinian Shrimp and Rice with Chimichurri, takes about 40 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 70 minutes.

How many calories are in Argentinian rice dishes?

Across this collection they range from about 340 to 520 kcal per serving, averaging 428 kcal — Argentinian Harbor Charred Pepper Stuffed Vegetables is the lightest option at 340 kcal.

What is the easiest Argentinian rice recipe for beginners?

Argentinian Chimichurri Beef Rice Bowl is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 45 minutes. 60% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.

What goes well with rice in Argentinian cooking?

In these recipes, rice is most often paired with olive oil, garlic, fine sea salt, dried oregano, parsley and onion. Argentinian kitchens also lean on garlic, parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar and good beef.