Name: Easy Garlic Butter Beef and Cheddar Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ground Beef; 2 cups; Cooked Long-Grain Rice; 1 lb (450g); Unsalted Butter; 2 teaspoons; Minced Garlic; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 tablespoon; Salt; 1 teaspoon; Black Pepper; ½ cup All-Purpose Flour; optional

Easy Garlic Butter Beef and Cheddar Rice

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A rich, savory one-pan meal with perfectly browned ground beef, toasted garlic, and creamy cheddar-enfolded rice for a velvety, umami-packed dish.

Author: Samantha Jones
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 40
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main dish
Method: Stovetop + Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Ground Beef
2 cups
Cooked Long-Grain Rice
1 lb (450g)
Unsalted Butter
2 teaspoons
Minced Garlic
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tablespoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
½ cup All-Purpose Flour
optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Heat skillet over medium-high
Add lean ground beef, brown until golden (5-7 mins)
Reduce heat to medium
Add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant (1-2 mins)
Stir in cooked rice, salt, and pepper
Pour in flour (if using), mix well
Gradually incorporate half the cheddar
Simmer gently 10-12 mins until rice absorbs liquid
Top with remaining cheese, cover and bake 10 mins until melted and golden

Notes

Use day-old rice for better texture
For cheese emulsification success, avoid high-moisture varieties
Add butter post-cooking to preserve rice texture

Find it online: https://kindeat.com/easy-garlic-butter-beef-and-cheddar-rice/