Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet is a comforting, one-pan meal that fuses the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with fluffy rice. Featuring crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty dish will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups cooked rice (long-grain white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced pickles (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the bacon drippings until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper for about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes; simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Mix in shredded cheese and crumbled bacon; stir until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with pickles if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg