Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet
Ground beef, rice, and cheddar melt into one skillet in 25 minutes. Top with fried garlic, pickled chilies, and pickles for bright, salty contrast.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 612
- Protein
- 34g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in uncooked rice and cook for 1 minute until it smells nutty.
Step 3
Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Step 4
Simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Step 6
Top with fried garlic chips, pickled chilies, pickled garlic, and sliced pickles; serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- spoon
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