Cheeseburger Bacon Rice (Printable Version)
This one-pan wonder mixes juicy beef, smoky bacon, and gooey cheese with tender rice for that classic cheeseburger taste everyone loves.
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup cooked beef bacon, chopped up
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2 cups beef broth
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2 cups instant rice
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1/4 cup ketchup
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Take the lid off and dig in while it's still good and melty, spooning out plenty of gooey cheese and bacon on every serving.
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Sprinkle the rest of your cheddar and beef bacon on top, then cover the skillet. Let it hang out for a couple minutes so the cheese gets all soft from the leftover heat.
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Turn off the burner. Toss in half your shredded cheese and half your chopped bacon. Stir until all that cheese is melted and mixed in there.
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Let everything bubble over low heat. Keep stirring every now and then for about 2 or 3 minutes until the liquid’s gone and the rice is nice and soft.
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Dump in the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, instant rice, and beef broth. Give the whole thing a good stir so it comes together.
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Once the onion is soft and the beef’s browned, toss in the minced garlic. Let it cook till it smells awesome, about a minute. Drain out any grease, shake in seasoned salt, and mix gently.
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Grab a big skillet and set it to medium-high. Break up your ground beef and throw it in with the diced onion. Stir it around for 6 to 8 minutes until the meat browns and onion softens up.
# Additional Notes:
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Instant rice works best because it soaks up flavor quick and gets soft speedy.
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Let beef bacon cool before chopping it up for the best texture.
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Pour out extra grease after browning the meat, so your meal won’t turn out oily.
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Throwing in ketchup and mustard brings that classic cheeseburger taste.
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Stash leftovers in the fridge. They warm up great in the microwave for lunch tomorrow.