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Easy Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet: Best One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and comforting one-pan dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients: dice onion, mince garlic, shred cheese, measure rice and broth.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear, then stir and cook 4-5 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  4. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add rice and stir to coat with beef mixture. Toast for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil (2-3 minutes). Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes. Do not lift lid.
  7. Check rice after 18 minutes; if still firm, cover and cook 2-3 more minutes. If dry, add 2-3 tablespoons water or broth.
  8. Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over top. Cover and let rest 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve directly from skillet.

Notes

For best results, shred cheese from a block to avoid anti-caking agents. Do not lift the lid while rice simmers. Let the dish rest after adding cheese for perfect texture.

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Keywords: ground beef, rice, cheddar, one-pan, skillet dinner, weeknight dinner, cheesy, easy

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