Description
Garlic butter beef and rice skillet delivers a speedy dinner solution straight from your trusty skillet that brings hearty comfort to your table in under 30 minutes. Tender beef, fluffy rice, and rich garlic butter blend together for a satisfying meal your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins and Starches:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
Primary Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
Finishing and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature (375°F). Melt 1 tablespoon butter and brown 1 pound ground beef with a pinch of salt and pepper until no pink remains.
- Remove the beef from the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30-45 seconds until your kitchen fills with aromatic garlic fragrance.
- Pour 1 cup uncooked white rice into the skillet. Toast the grains for 60 seconds, allowing them to absorb the garlic butter and develop a golden color.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer rice for exactly 17 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice feels tender.
- Uncover the skillet and stir in ½ cup heavy cream. Gradually blend 1 cup shredded cheddar and ⅓ cup parmesan cheese until your sauce becomes silky and uniform.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Gently fold all ingredients together, allowing them to warm through for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley across the top. Serve immediately while the cheese remains melted and creamy.
Notes
- Toast the rice in garlic butter carefully to develop a nutty, rich flavor without burning the delicate grains.
- Select ground beef with a slightly higher fat content for more flavor and a juicier finished dish.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and use reduced-fat cheese varieties.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, clean finish, so chop it just before sprinkling to maximize its vibrant flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg