One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
This One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Rice is a comforting weeknight meal that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger—bacon, beef, cheddar, and pickles—all simmered together with rice for an easy, family-friendly dish made in just one pot.
Ingredients
- 6–8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon burger seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2¼ cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain, leaving a little grease behind.
- Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; sauté until browned and fragrant, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in burger seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, cooking briefly to build flavor.
- Mix in relish, mustard, and tomato sauce for that signature cheeseburger taste.
- Add uncooked rice and beef broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered until tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon, sprinkle more cheese on top, and let it melt into a creamy, hearty finish.