Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Beef and Cheddar Rice is a comforting, hearty meal that combines tender ground beef in a rich garlic butter sauce with melted cheddar cheese over fluffy rice. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will have everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and satisfying, it’s sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in the rinsed rice and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg