Description
A quick and satisfying Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet combining ground beef, savory tomatoes, melted cheddar, and crispy bacon for a comforting one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 450 grams ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 60 grams yellow onion, diced
- 15 grams fresh garlic, minced
- 5 grams seasoned salt
- 225 grams tomato sauce
- 60 milliliters ketchup
- 15 milliliters yellow mustard
- 320 grams instant rice
- 480 milliliters beef broth
- 100 grams cooked bacon, chopped
- 115 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until the beef is fully browned and the onions have softened.
- Add Garlic and Season: Stir in the minced fresh garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then season the mixture with seasoned salt for balanced flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Rice: Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth. Stir well to evenly combine all ingredients ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer Rice Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the broth is absorbed and the rice becomes tender and flavorful.
- Incorporate Cheese and Bacon: Remove the skillet from heat. Fold in half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 55 grams) and half of the chopped cooked bacon (about 55 grams), mixing them thoroughly to allow the cheese to melt into the hot rice.
- Finish with Topping: Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes. This allows the residual heat to melt the cheese and warm the bacon topping perfectly.
- Serve Hot: Remove the lid and serve your Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet immediately while the cheese is gooey and the dish is hot for the best comforting taste experience.
Notes
- Using instant rice drastically reduces cooking time compared to traditional rice.
- Drain excess fat after browning beef to prevent the dish from becoming greasy.
- Adjust seasoned salt to your taste or substitute with regular salt if unavailable.
- Covering the skillet after adding the topping helps melt the cheese evenly without extra heat.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper with the seasoning.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat easily on the stovetop or microwave.
