Why Make This Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice is a fun and delicious dish that combines all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger into one easy meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. This recipe is not only quick to make but also satisfying and comforting, making it a great choice for all ages. Plus, who can resist the combination of ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheese?
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups instant rice (like Minute Rice)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
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Cook the Meat and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until there’s no pink left and the onions are softened.
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Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
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Drain Grease and Season: Drain off any excess grease from the skillet. Season the mixture with seasoned salt.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until it’s well combined.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Stir in Cheese and Bacon: Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheese and ½ cup of the chopped bacon until the cheese melts into the rice.
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Top with Remaining Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes so the steam melts the cheese on top.
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Serve: Remove the lid and serve immediately while hot and cheesy. Enjoy the tastes of a bacon cheeseburger in rice form!
How to Serve Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
Serve Bacon Cheeseburger Rice straight from the skillet. It’s a complete meal on its own, but you can also pair it with a fresh salad or some steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
How to Store Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
If you have leftovers, let the rice cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of beef broth or water to keep it moist.
Tips to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
- Use lean ground beef to reduce the fat content.
- For extra flavor, consider adding some diced pickles or mustard directly into the mixture.
- Don’t skip the resting time after cooking to let the cheese melt thoroughly for a gooey texture.
Variation
You can customize Bacon Cheeseburger Rice by adding different toppings, like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or even jalapeños for some heat. You can also replace the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variant for a different flavor.
FAQs
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Can I use brown rice instead of instant rice?
Yes, but you will need to adjust the cooking time and amount of broth, as brown rice takes longer to cook. -
Is this recipe suitable for freezing?
Yes, you can freeze the Bacon Cheeseburger Rice. Just make sure to store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. -
Can I make this vegetarian?
Absolutely! You can substitute the ground beef with plant-based meat or diced mushrooms and add extra vegetables for flavor.
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend) Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups instant rice (like Minute Rice)
- 2 cups beef broth Adjust if using brown rice.
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Can substitute with other cheese variants.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until there’s no pink left and the onions are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Drain off any excess grease from the skillet. Season the mixture with seasoned salt.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until it’s well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheese and ½ cup of the chopped bacon until the cheese melts into the rice.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes so the steam melts the cheese on top.
- Remove the lid and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.