Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese with fluffy rice—all in one pan. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a quick and satisfying meal. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s destined to become your new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Sauté diced onion in bacon fat for 3 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Brown the meat while breaking it up (5-6 minutes), draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in uncooked rice, ketchup, mustard, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg