Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice is a fun and delicious dish that combines all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger into one easy meal, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for extra nutrition. Let the rice cool completely before storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of beef broth or water to keep it moist. For variations, add toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or jalapeños for some heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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