1. Brown the Beef (5 mins!)
In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
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2. Cook the Rice
Stir in remaining butter, rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 15-18 mins until rice is tender.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce
In a small saucepan, warm cream/milk over low heat.
Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
4. Combine & Serve!
Pour cheese sauce over the beef and rice, stirring gently.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Pro Tips for the Best Skillet
🔥 Use freshly grated cheese – Pre-shredded won’t melt as smoothly.
🔥 Want extra veggies? Stir in peas, carrots, or broccoli with the rice.
🔥 Make it spicy – Add cayenne or hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
🔥 Leftovers? Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it creamy.
5 Flavor Variations
🍗 Chicken & Bacon – Swap beef for cooked chicken + crumbled bacon.
🌶 Tex-Mex Style – Add taco seasoning + top with jalapeños.
🍄 Mushroom Lover’s – Sauté mushrooms with the beef.
🥦 Cheesy Broccoli – Fold in steamed broccoli before adding sauce.
🧀 Four-Cheese – Add mozzarella and Gouda to the sauce.
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