Description
A comforting one-pan dish that combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with hearty rice, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain or jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon but keep the drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté the onions in the same skillet until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef and break it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and mustard powder.
- Stir in rice, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Fold in the crispy bacon and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover to melt cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives or parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for beef and use brown rice. Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Bacon Cheeseburger, Rice Skillet, Comfort Food, One-Pan Meal, Family Dinner