Description
A comforting and flavorful one-skillet dish that combines crispy bacon, savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain or jasmine rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the bacon grease, add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Stir in uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, stir in crispy bacon and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover until cheese is melted.
- Fluff rice with a fork, mix gently, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or swapping beef for ground turkey. Adjust seasonings according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, rice, skillet, one-pan meal