Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet (Printable Version)
Cheesy bacon rice skillet packed with beefy flavor and done in 30 minutes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 -
1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
03 -
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
04 -
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
05 -
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
06 -
8 ounces tomato sauce
07 -
1/4 cup ketchup
08 -
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
→ Base
09 -
2 cups instant rice
10 -
2 cups beef broth
→ Dairy
11 -
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking 6-8 minutes while breaking up meat with spatula until no pink remains and onions are softened.
02 -
Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Drain excess grease, then season mixture with seasoned salt.
03 -
Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
04 -
Bring mixture to gentle simmer and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
05 -
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese and 1/2 cup chopped bacon until cheese melts into rice.
06 -
Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon over top of rice mixture. Cover skillet and let sit 2-3 minutes to allow steam to melt cheese on top.
07 -
Remove lid and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Instant rice works best for this recipe since it cooks quickly
02 -
Cook bacon ahead of time and let it cool before chopping
03 -
Don't skip draining the grease to prevent dish from being greasy
04 -
The mustard and ketchup give it that authentic cheeseburger flavor
05 -
Reheats well in microwave for easy leftovers