Hearty Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet
A one-pan comfort dish that combines smoky bacon, seasoned beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheddar into a skillet packed with classic cheeseburger flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 6 –8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Kinders Caramelized Onion Burger Seasoning or your favorite burger seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice like jasmine
- 2¼ cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or your preferred burger cheese
Instructions
- Chop and cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tsp grease in the pan.
- Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned and softened. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in burger seasoning and Worcestershire; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes for depth of flavor.
- Stir in relish, mustard, and tomato sauce until combined.
- Add rice and broth, stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in 1 cup cheese and bacon. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let melt 3–5 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls and enjoy hot.