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A close-up spoonful of cheesy ground beef rice, showing the texture of the tender rice, seasoned beef, and melted cheese.

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice: A Flavor-Packed One-Pot Wonder

This Bacon Cheeseburger Rice is a savory, cheesy, one-pot meal featuring ground beef, bacon, and rice simmered in a tangy sauce. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will absolutely love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices Bacon chopped
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 85/15 or 90/10
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Long-Grain White Rice uncooked
  • 3 cups Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese divided
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Diced Pickles, Chopped Tomatoes for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp of grease in the skillet. Set bacon aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in half the cooked bacon and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Garnish with diced pickles and tomatoes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Cheese: For the creamiest result, shred your own cheese from a block.
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