Description
This Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal featuring tender beef, flavorful rice, and a rich, cheesy garlic butter sauce. Quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g ground beef
- 200 g long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 720 ml low-sodium beef broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 45 g butter
- 120 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 120 ml milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 15 g of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 30 g butter over low heat. Add milk, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef and rice mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
- Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
