Description
A comforting and indulgent dish that captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger, combining crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and creamy cheese all in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, fry diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
- Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent. Toss in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper; cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Mix in diced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices. Stir in the rice.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Stir in crispy bacon and half of the shredded cheese until combined. Allow to melt through.
- Dish it out, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Adjust seasoning to taste during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, skillet, comfort food, easy dinner