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Cheesy Beefy Garlic Butter Rice Bowl

Cheesy Beefy Garlic Butter Rice Bowl Recipe – Easy Comfort Food


  • Author: Roni Williams
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Cheesy Beefy Garlic Butter Rice Bowl delivers a rich, comforting one‑pot meal perfect for busy evenings. Tender smoked beef simmers with garlic‑infused butter, rice, and beef broth, then finishes with melted cheddar and mozzarella for a gooey, cheesy finish. Fresh parsley adds bright color, while the simple ingredient list makes it ideal for families, meal‑prep, and budget‑friendly cooking. Serve hot for a satisfying dinner that feels restaurant quality at home. Perfect, pair with salad for meal


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb smoked beef (ground)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup rice (long‑grain or basmati)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add ground smoked beef, break apart, and brown until fully cooked.
  3. Sprinkle onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  4. Stir in rice, coating each grain with butter and garlic.
  5. Pour beef broth, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 15‑20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Remove from heat, add shredded cheddar and mozzarella, stir until melted.
  7. Fold in chopped parsley, serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor
  • add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Adjust broth amount if using a different rice variety. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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