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Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

A creamy, cheesy, one-pan meal featuring garlic butter ground beef, rice, and a luscious cheddar-Parmesan sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 670
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cups milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and season.
  2. Remove beef and set aside. Melt remaining butter in skillet and sauté minced garlic.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to form a roux.
  4. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
  5. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
  6. Return beef to skillet, then fold in cooked rice until fully coated.
  7. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Add milk as needed to loosen the sauce when reheating.