Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet is a one-pan meal that marries the rich flavors of crispy bacon, juicy ground beef, and creamy cheddar cheese with fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish delivers a satisfying blend of savory goodness in every bite. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, it’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the rice, ketchup, mustard, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Once cooked, top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover briefly to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg