This bacon cheeseburger rice stack brings together seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar, and smoky bacon with tender rice, all layered for maximum flavor and texture. Savory tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and broth infuse each bite with classic cheeseburger notes, while onion and garlic create a comforting aroma. Quick to prepare and ideal for sharing, it’s a satisfying twist on burger night, easy enough for weeknights but impressive for gatherings. A finishing broil adds golden color, and the melty cheese makes every mouthful hearty and irresistible.Craving all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger but needing something cozy for dinner This Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack brings together savory beef creamy cheddar smoky bacon and saucy rice for a crowd-pleasing skillet meal It is a comfort food twist that feels familiar yet totally new and delivers those classic burger flavors in every bite
The first time I put this on the table nobody could stop talking about it We scraped the skillet clean and now it is my top pick anytime I want something hearty but easy
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 80 percent lean for perfect juiciness and flavor without being too greasy Look for bright red beef with no off smell for best quality
- Yellow onion, diced: Adds subtle sweetness and soft bite Use a fresh onion for best texture
- Fresh garlic, minced: Gives deep flavor Pick plump unblemished cloves for bold aroma
- Seasoned salt: Balances savoriness and pops the beef Choose your favorite blend for extra depth
- Tomato sauce: Creates a luscious base Use plain sauce so you control the flavor
- Ketchup: Adds tangy sweetness Look for one without high fructose corn syrup for a cleaner taste
- Yellow mustard: Boosts sharpness and classic burger tang Use smooth yellow for authentic flavor
- Instant rice: Makes this a quick meal Fluffy and cooks fast Choose fresh stock for fluffier grains
- Beef broth: Infuses the rice with savory richness Homemade or low sodium works well
- Cooked bacon, chopped: Bring in smoky notes and crunch Go for thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded: Essential creamy bite and tang Use block cheese and grate fresh for best melting
Instructions
- Prep and Sauté:
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high and add the ground beef and diced onion Break up the beef and cook for six to eight minutes until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onions look translucent The browning here intensifies the flavor
- Garlic and Season:
- Add the minced garlic Cook exactly one minute so it becomes fragrant and not bitter Then tip out any excess fat Season well with your chosen seasoned salt This brings everything together
- Sauce it Up:
- Pour in tomato sauce ketchup and mustard along with the instant rice and beef broth Stir everything thoroughly making sure the rice is fully coated and no dry clumps remain
- Simmer and Soften:
- Bring the skillet mixture to a gentle simmer Let it cook for two to three minutes While you occasionally stir watch as the broth absorbs into the rice The grains should be tender when ready
- Cheese and Bacon Mix:
- Remove the skillet from heat Stir in half the cheese and bacon This helps the cheese melt quickly from the residual heat while keeping bacon distributed throughout
- Final Toppings:
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon evenly across the top Cover the skillet and let it stand for two to three minutes so the cheese gets melty and dreamy
- Stack and Serve:
- Grease a ring mold and set it on your serving plate Spoon in two to three tablespoons of the rice mixture pressing firmly to make a tidy base Center some reserved bacon and cheese Add another layer of rice and gently compact Top again with bacon and cheese For a golden finish broil briefly then let sit covered two to three minutes Gently remove the ring mold while pressing the top to secure Serve at once for peak flavor
