Cheeseburger Rice Skillet – Quick & Cheesy Comfort Food!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Dice an onion.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent and slightly golden brown.

Clear a space in the skillet and add a touch of oil, then add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up and mixing it with the onions.

Cook the beef until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Season the mixture with a pinch or two of salt, pepper, and garlic.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of ketchup and 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil.

Stir in 1 cup of dried rice and scrape the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking.

Once boiling, cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, simmering until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes.

Check the rice; if it looks dry before it's cooked, add a little water and cover again.

Once the rice is done, stir and scrape up any stuck bits.

Add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Top with more grated cheddar cheese and cover to let it melt using residual heat or place under the broiler.

Prepare the burger sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, a little relish, 1 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic, and optional horseradish.

Chill the burger sauce until ready to serve.

Serve the cheeseburger rice in a bowl, drizzling with the burger sauce and topping with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and dill pickle relish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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