Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Skillet with Cheddar is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich cheddar cheese in one delicious skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until peppers are slightly softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add rinsed rice and chicken broth; stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; sprinkle cheese on top, cover again for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg