Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pan Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet that combines ground beef, savory bacon, and melty cheddar cheese with fluffy rice in a simple, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Condiments & Sauces
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Grains & Broth
- 2 cups minute rice
- 2 cups beef broth
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onions: In a large skillet, add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and no pink remains, stirring occasionally to break up the meat.
- Add Garlic and Season: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet, then season the mixture with seasoned salt, stirring well.
- Combine Rice and Sauces: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, minute rice, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly. Bring the mixture to a light simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until most of the broth is absorbed and the rice softens.
- Incorporate Cheese and Bacon: Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the chopped bacon into the rice mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the skillet.
- Melt Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top of the skillet mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit off heat for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt from the residual steam.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted and everything is heated through, serve the skillet immediately and enjoy your comforting bacon cheeseburger rice meal.
Notes
- Minute rice cooks quickly but if using regular rice, adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- Drain excess grease to avoid a greasy final dish and improve flavor.
- Covering at the end helps melt the cheese perfectly without additional cooking.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper with the seasonings.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
