Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner made with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and melty cheese. It’s a hearty, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Add the ground beef and diced onion to a deep 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the beef into crumbles, until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the beef broth, uncooked rice, undrained diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer without lifting the lid for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture. Cover and let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use regular long-grain white rice. Instant rice, brown rice, and other varieties require different amounts of liquid and cooking times.
- Keep the skillet covered while the rice cooks so the steam does not escape.
- If the rice is still firm after 18 minutes, add ¼ cup of additional broth, cover, and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
- The amount of salt needed will depend on the sodium levels in the broth, tomatoes, and cheese. Reduced-sodium beef broth may be used.
- For a Mexican-inspired variation, replace the Italian seasoning with taco seasoning and use a Mexican-style shredded cheese blend.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 456 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 33 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 102 mg | Sodium: 954 mg | Potassium: 637 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 376 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 264 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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