Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Skillet is a hearty one-pan dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melted cheddar cheese. This easy weeknight meal is budget-friendly, family-approved, and ready in about 35 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- 3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 4. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned.
- 5. Drain excess grease and stir in seasonings and tomato paste.
- 6. Add rice, diced tomatoes, and beef broth and stir well.
- 7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- 8. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
- 9. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- 10. Cover and let cheese melt before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
- Keep heat low while simmering to prevent burning.
- Let the skillet rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Add a splash of water when reheating leftovers.
- Swap ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Stir in frozen vegetables for added nutrition.
- Use a heavy-bottom skillet for even cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before adding cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Skillet, ground beef and rice, one pan dinner, easy skillet meal