Garlic Butter Beef Rice (Print Format)
One-pan comfort meal with ground beef, rice, and a rich garlic butter cheese sauce that brings everything together perfectly.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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450g ground beef
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200g long-grain white rice, uncooked
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720ml low-sodium beef broth
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1 small onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy and cheese
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45g butter, divided
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120g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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50g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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120ml whole milk
→ Seasoning and garnish
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
# Steps:
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Heat 15g of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add your diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant - this builds the flavor foundation for your dish.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's evenly browned all over. If there's excess fat, drain it off - we want flavor, not grease!
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Stir in that beautiful minced garlic and cook for just another minute until it becomes aromatic and fills your kitchen with amazing smells. Don't let it burn - garlic can go from perfect to bitter quickly!
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Add the uncooked rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Give everything a good stir to distribute all the ingredients evenly - every grain of rice should be coated with that flavorful mixture.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes. The rice should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed - resist the urge to lift the lid too often!
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While the rice finishes cooking, melt the remaining 30g of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the milk, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until you have a smooth, creamy sauce that's absolutely irresistible.
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Pour that gorgeous cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef and rice mixture. Stir thoroughly until everything is fully integrated and beautifully creamy.
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Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes to let all those flavors meld together perfectly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you're using it, and serve this comfort food masterpiece hot while the cheese is still melty and wonderful!
# Tips:
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This one-pan wonder combines all the comfort food favorites - tender rice, savory beef, and rich, cheesy goodness in every bite.
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Keep a close eye during the simmering stage to prevent the rice from overcooking or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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The key to the perfect cheese sauce is low heat and constant stirring - this prevents the cheese from seizing up or becoming grainy.
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This recipe is incredibly family-friendly and makes great leftovers that reheat beautifully in the microwave.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables - diced bell peppers or mushrooms would be delicious additions.