Description
Hearty Sloppy Joe Ground Beef and Rice delights families with a comforting, quick meal packed with bold flavors. Simple ingredients combine effortlessly, creating a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups white Minute rice
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
Liquid and Broth Ingredients:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) condensed chicken broth
- 2 cups water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and introduce ground beef and diced onions. Crumble the meat while cooking, ensuring onions become translucent and beef browns completely. Eliminate excess grease for a cleaner texture.
- Pour condensed chicken broth and water into the skillet with browned beef. Maintain medium-high temperature to create a gentle simmering environment that allows liquid absorption.
- Distribute Minute rice across the pan, submerging grains entirely within the liquid. Stir gently to promote uniform cooking, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid reduces significantly.
- Introduce flavor enhancers: ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Thoroughly coat beef and rice mixture, allowing sauce to thicken and ingredients to harmonize for approximately 4 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and integrate two cups of shredded cheese blend, stirring until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the surface, then cover pan for 2-3 minutes to create a melted, bubbling topping.
- Uncover and serve directly from the skillet. The one-pot meal combines savory beef, tender rice, and melted cheese for a satisfying dinner experience.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing dish.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without sacrificing flavor and reducing excess fat.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular Worcestershire sauce with a gluten-free alternative and using gluten-free ketchup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg