Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce
This rich and creamy skillet meal features juicy ground beef, perfectly seasoned rice, and a luscious cheddar parmesan sauce, all made in one pan in under 40 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat if necessary.
- Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic to the empty space and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it burn!).
- Sprinkle in the onion powder and Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat the beef evenly in all the spices and garlic.
- Pour in the uncooked rice and beef broth. Stir well to combine everything and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir a couple times during cooking to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat. Fold in the grated parmesan and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the sauce is thick, creamy, and all the cheese has melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or chopped parsley if you like.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To keep the rice from drying out, add a splash of beef broth or water when reheating.