Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet

 

🥓🍔 Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet 🍚🧀

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 small onion, diced

4 slices bacon, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

2 cups beef broth

1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: pickles, green onions, sesame seeds, or shredded lettuce for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave a bit of the bacon grease in the skillet.

2. Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Add Garlic & Toast Rice: Stir in minced garlic and rice. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.

4. Add Liquids & Simmer: Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ketchup, and mustard. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.

5. Add Cheese & Bacon: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon until melted and well combined.

6. Taste & Serve: Season with salt and pepper as needed. Top with extra cheese, pickles, green onions, or sesame seeds if desired.