Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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2 cups instant rice (like Minute Rice)
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes while breaking up the meat with a spatula until no pink remains and onions are softened.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease, then season the mixture with seasoned salt.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, instant rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheese and ½ cup of the chopped bacon until the cheese melts into the rice.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the steam to melt the cheese on top.
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Remove the lid and serve immediately while hot and cheesy. This tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger in rice form!
# Notes:
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Instant rice works best for this recipe since it cooks quickly
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Cook bacon ahead of time and let it cool before chopping
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Don't skip draining the grease - it prevents the dish from being greasy
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The mustard and ketchup give it that authentic cheeseburger flavor
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This reheats well in the microwave for easy leftovers