Description
The Beefy Garlic Butter Bowl is a delightful and hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pan wonder combines tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and creamy cheddar sauce over fluffy rice, resulting in a comforting meal that will please everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to adapt with various ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also a breeze to clean up afterward. Enjoy it fresh as a family dinner or make it part of your meal prep routine for nutritious lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small diced onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart as it cooks until fully browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Combine uncooked rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the skillet. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs the broth.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt remaining butter and whisk in cheeses and milk until smooth.
- Pour cheese sauce into the skillet with the rice mixture; stir until evenly coated.
- Cook uncovered for an additional couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg