Meat Lover's Pizza Rice Skillet (Print Version)
One-skillet meal combining seasoned ground beef, bacon, pepperoni, marinara sauce, quick cook rice, and beef broth, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meat and Rice Base
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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1 lb ground beef
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 cups quick cook rice
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2 cups beef broth
→ For the Pizza Flavors
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25 oz marinara sauce
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1 cup bacon, chopped
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40 slices pepperoni
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and diced onions. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions start to soften.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until no pink is visible, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
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Season the cooked beef with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Add 1/2 cup of the chopped bacon, 30 slices of pepperoni, the marinara sauce, quick cook rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat. The rice will continue to cook from the residual heat.
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Top the skillet mixture with the shredded mozzarella cheese, remaining pepperoni slices, and remaining chopped bacon.
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Transfer the skillet to a 350 degree oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and serve hot straight from the skillet. This hearty meat lover's pizza rice skillet is amazing!
# Notes:
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Quick cook rice is essential for this recipe - regular rice takes too long and would make the rice mushy.
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This is a true one-skillet meal - everything cooks together for convenience and minimal cleanup.
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You can use pre-cooked bacon to save time - crumble it right into the skillet.
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The pepperoni and bacon add incredible pizza flavor without needing to order delivery.
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Make sure your skillet is oven-safe before transferring to the oven.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.