Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet (Print Version)
Savory beef, melty cheddar, and crisp bacon come together with rice in a comforting skillet dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend
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1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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2 cups instant rice
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until beef is browned and no pink remains. Soften onions during this time.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Drain any excess fat. Sprinkle seasoned salt over the mixture and stir well.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth absorbs and the rice becomes tender.
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Remove skillet from heat. Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the chopped cooked bacon, mixing until the cheese is fully melted into the rice.
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Scatter the remaining cheese and bacon over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing steam to melt the topping. Remove the lid and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese and thick-cut bacon cooked until crispy.