Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet
A delicious one-pan meal that combines all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger in a convenient skillet dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 450 grams ground beef (80/20 blend) Use high-fat ground beef for added flavor.
- 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 Feel free to use pre-cooked bacon.
- 115 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and diced onion. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Drain any excess fat, then season the mixture with seasoned salt.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly distributed.
Cooking
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Fold in 55 grams (½ cup) of shredded cheddar and 55 grams (½ cup) of chopped bacon, mixing until the cheese melts into the rice.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and bacon evenly over the rice mixture.
- Cover the skillet and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes to let the residual heat melt the cheese.
- Remove the lid and serve immediately while the dish is hot and the cheese is gooey.
Notes
Serve alongside a fresh green salad, crispy onion rings, or garlic bread for a balanced meal. Consider drizzling over some hot sauce or serving with pickles on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.