Description
One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish combining crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, and tender rice all cooked together with melted sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting, easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 6-8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tbsp Kinders Caramelized Onion Burger Seasoning or any favorite burger seasoning
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard
Liquids and Grains
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (Jasmine rice recommended)
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or preferred cheese flavor
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving about 1 teaspoon of bacon grease in the pot.
- Brown Beef and Vegetables: Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to the pot with bacon grease. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic, caramelized onion burger seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release flavors.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes while stirring to combine well.
- Add Relish, Mustard, and Tomato Sauce: Mix in dill pickle relish, mustard, and tomato sauce evenly into the beef mixture.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the uncooked rice and beef broth thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and the reserved crispy bacon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover again.
- Let Melt: Allow the cheese to melt and become gooey by letting the dish sit covered for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your one pot bacon cheeseburger rice!
Notes
- Add a bit of spice by mixing in jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef for a lighter version.
- Optional add-ins like sliced mushrooms or diced bell peppers add extra flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months and reheat with added broth or water for best results.
- This recipe works well as a make-ahead lunch or freezer-friendly dinner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
