Description
A comforting and savory skillet recipe that combines crispy bacon, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some drippings in the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic in the bacon drippings until the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the long-grain rice and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables or additional spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, skillet, rice, comfort food