Cheeseburger Rice Bowls
An easy and budget-friendly meal prep recipe made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice cooked in beef broth, cheddar cheese, and a simple burger sauce. These Cheeseburger Rice Bowls are perfect for make-ahead lunches and reheat beautifully throughout the week.
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Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 554kcal
Ingredients
Rice Bowls
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 ½ cups beef broth, divided
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp pickle relish
Optional Toppings
Directions
- Cook the rice in the 3 cups of beef broth according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in ½ cup beef broth, scrape up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish in a small bowl.
- Divide the rice among 5 meal prep containers. Top with the beef mixture and shredded cheddar cheese. Store the burger sauce separately or drizzle it over the bowls just before serving. Add pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes after reheating, if desired.
Notes
- Beef broth adds extra flavor to both the rice and the beef.
- Reduced-sodium beef broth may be used if preferred.
- For best texture, store lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and burger sauce separately until ready to eat.
- Reheat the rice, beef, and cheese first, then add the cold toppings.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 554 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 94 mg | Sodium: 1681 mg | Potassium: 574 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 395 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 285 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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