Description
This Beefy Garlic Butter Bowl is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fragrant garlic, creamy cheese sauce, and fluffy rice. It’s a comforting dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
Optional:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Onion: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Garlic Time: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in Rice and Broth: Add uncooked rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Simmer Away: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Create Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in milk, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Blend Everything Together: Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef and rice. Stir to combine.
- Final Touch: Cook uncovered for a few minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beefy Garlic Butter Bowl, one-pot meal, ground beef, cheese sauce, rice, comfort food
