One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Print Format)
Bacon, beef, cheddar, and rice come together in one pot for a creamy, savory, comforting dish, easy enough for any night.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Chopped bacon
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Ground beef (80–85% lean)
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Small onion, diced
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Fresh garlic cloves, minced
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Burger seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder)
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Worcestershire sauce
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Tomato paste
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Dill pickle relish
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Yellow or Dijon mustard
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Tomato sauce
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Long-grain rice, uncooked
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Beef broth, low sodium
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Shredded cheddar cheese, extra-sharp
# Steps:
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Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Stir frequently until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving about a teaspoon of bacon fat in the pot.
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Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the beef apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Sprinkle burger seasoning over the beef mixture and add Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
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Add the tomato paste to the pot and mix into the beef until incorporated. Cook for about 2 minutes to develop its flavor.
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Stir in dill pickle relish, mustard, and tomato sauce. Combine thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Add uncooked long-grain rice and pour the beef broth over everything. Stir to submerge the rice and eliminate clumps. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
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Cook covered for 18-20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes to ensure the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Add a splash of broth and cook for 3 more minutes if necessary.
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With the pot off the heat, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the reserved cooked bacon. Mix until cheese is melted.
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Scatter the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the pot with a lid and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
# Tips:
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For extra browned cheese, pop the pot under the broiler for 2 minutes before serving.
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Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it firm up.