🍳 Juicy ground beef, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in this one-pan wonder—ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave comfort food without the fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ One-pan meal – Less cleanup, more flavor!
✅ Ultra-creamy sauce – A blend of cheddar and Parmesan for maximum richness.
✅ Customizable – Add veggies, swap proteins, or spice it up.
✅ Family-friendly – Kids and adults alike will devour it.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).
Ingredients
*(Serves 4-6)*
For the Beef & Rice:
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups (480ml) beef broth
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cheese Sauce:
1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or milk
2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
Optional Add-Ins:
1 cup frozen peas & carrots
1 tsp red pepper flakes (for heat)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)