Garlic Butter Beef And Rice Skillet Magic!
Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, buttery rice, and a creamy cheese sauce. It’s simple, flavorful, and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Garnish optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion; cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef. Break it up and cook 6–7 minutes until browned. Drain fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add rice; toast for 1 more minute.
- Add broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir, bring to boil, then cover and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add milk, cheddar, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Pour cheese sauce into skillet. Stir well; cook uncovered 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Top with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.