Hearty One-Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
American · Organized from the video by TheCooknShare
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Ingredients
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Steps
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- 1
Fry 5 strips of bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside on a plate to drain.
💡 Using maple flavored bacon adds extra sweetness.
🔥 medium-high heat
- 2
In the same pan, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
💡 Keep the bacon grease in the pan for extra flavor.
🔥 medium-high heat
- 3
Sauté 1 small chopped onion and 3 cloves of chopped garlic in the pan until fragrant. Mix the beef back in with the onion and garlic.
💡 The pan is used to cook the aromatics in the beef drippings.
- 4
Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp yellow mustard, and 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
💡 The ketchup and mustard help build the cheeseburger flavor profile.
- 5
Add 1 cup of long grained rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice in the seasoned beef mixture.
💡 You can use any rice, but long grain is used here.
- 6
Pour in 2 cups of beef broth. Bring to a soft boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender.
💡 Stir the rice periodically to prevent sticking to the cast iron pan.
🔥 boil → simmer⏱ 15-18 minutes
- 7
After 18 minutes, the rice should be cooked. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of beef broth if the mixture looks too dry. Stir in 3/4 of the prepared crumbled bacon.
💡 The extra 1/2 cup of broth was added to ensure the rice reaches the perfect texture.
⏱ 18 minutes
- 8
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover with the lid for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt naturally.
💡 Leaving some beef and bacon visible prevents a 'wall of cheese' look.
⏱ 2 minutes
- 9
Top the melted cheese with the remaining crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve warm.
💡 The remaining bacon provides a fresh crunch on top.
Tips
- Using a cast iron pan helps capture and cook with the flavorful bacon grease.
- If the rice seems too dry during the simmering process, add a little more beef broth.
- The ratio of 2.5 cups of broth to 1 cup of rice is used to ensure a moist, flavorful texture.
This recipe was organized from the source video's transcript. Amounts follow what the video presents. Source: TheCooknShare on YouTube