Garlic Butter Beef Rice (Print Format)
One-pan meal with garlic butter beef, creamy cheesy sauce, and tender rice for a comforting dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Protein
01 -
1 lb ground beef
→ Grains
02 -
1 cup long-grain white rice
→ Cooking Oils and Fats
03 -
2 tbsp olive oil
04 -
2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
05 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
06 -
1 tsp onion powder
07 -
1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
08 -
1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
10 -
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
11 -
1.5 cups beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups water
→ Cheese
14 -
3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 -
1.4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
16 -
Chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and caramelized around edges. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 -
Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without burning the garlic.
04 -
Pour beef broth and heavy cream into the skillet while scraping browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened but silky.
05 -
Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, and unsalted butter. Stir gently until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
06 -
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold it into the skillet sauce, coating every grain without overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
07 -
Remove skillet from heat. Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm, enjoying the rich, garlicky, cheesy flavors.
# Tips:
01 -
For best results, use freshly grated cheese and allow the rice to rest before mixing to absorb flavors fully.