Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack (Printable Version)
Layered rice with ground beef, bacon, cheddar, and tomato sauce for a hearty, gluten-free dish in 35 minutes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 -
4 oz cooked bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
03 -
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
→ Condiments and Sauces
05 -
3/4 cup tomato sauce
06 -
1/4 cup ketchup
07 -
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
→ Grains
09 -
1 2/3 cups instant rice
→ Liquids
10 -
2 cups beef broth
→ Dairy
11 -
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic. Drain excess fat from the skillet, then season with seasoned salt.
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth until fully combined.
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Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
05 -
Remove from heat. Stir in half the shredded cheddar cheese and half the chopped bacon until the cheese melts and mixture becomes cohesive.
06 -
Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon evenly over the surface. Cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese with residual steam.
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Lightly grease the inside of a 3 to 4-inch cooking ring mold and position it on a serving plate. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the rice mixture to the mold and press firmly to form a stable base.
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Sprinkle reserved bacon and cheddar cheese in the center for a melted core.
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Spoon additional rice mixture over the center and press gently to compact and stabilize the stack.
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Scatter remaining bacon and cheese on top. Optionally, briefly broil or torch for a golden finish, then cover for 2 to 3 minutes to allow layers to settle.
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Gently remove the ring mold while pressing softly on the top to maintain stack integrity. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or varying seasoning blends. The dish can be prepared ahead and reheated. Swap cheddar for another cheese according to taste preference.