Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onion until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and whisk in milk, Parmesan, and cheddar until smooth.
- Pour cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture; stir to combine and cook uncovered for another few minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Customize flavor by experimenting with different cheeses such as mozzarella or pepper jack. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.