Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Beef and Cheddar Rice is an indulgent, one-pot meal that brings comfort to your table. This dish features tender ground beef simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with fluffy rice and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s sure to become a family favorite. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, every bite feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and butter; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked rice and mix well until evenly coated.
- Top with chopped green onions and stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg