Cheesy Sloppy Joe Rice Skillet (Printer-Friendly Version)
Melty cheese, savory beef, and tangy sauce come together with tender rice for an easy, family-style skillet meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
500 g ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
→ Rice
03 -
200 g quick-cook (Minute) rice
04 -
500 ml beef broth
→ Sauce and Seasonings
05 -
120 ml tomato sauce
06 -
60 ml ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cheese
15 -
150 g shredded cheddar cheese
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat. Stir in brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the mixture.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and beef bouillon powder to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in quick-cook rice. Cover the skillet and cook according to the rice package instructions, typically 5 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and allow the cheese to melt for 2 minutes. Serve warm, ensuring each portion has a generous layer of cheese.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For added texture, stir in diced bell peppers or chopped tomatoes before simmering.
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Adjust broth quantity according to your rice brand's directions for best texture.
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Leftovers reheat well with a splash of beef broth to restore creaminess.