Description
Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet delivers a quick, comforting dinner with smoky beef, tender rice, and a rich garlic butter cheese sauce. This one‑pan recipe blends savory flavors, creamy texture, and easy cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in about 40 minutes, it serves four and provides a hearty, satisfying meal that feels restaurant quality at home. Serve it with a crisp cucumber‑tomato salad tossed in olive oil and lemon for a bright refreshing cont
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground smoked beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, coating it with the butter‑garlic mixture.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 18‑20 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: One‑pan skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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