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Creamy Garlic Butter Beef and Rice
A delicious and hearty dish combining seasoned ground beef, flavorful garlic butter, and melted cheeses over tender rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef (Use 85–90% lean for best flavor.)
Grains
- 2 cups cooked rice (Any type of cooked rice works well.)
Dairy & Fats
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter (Can substitute with regular butter and minced garlic.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Can swap for Monterey Jack or mozzarella.)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Skip if necessary, but enhances flavor.)
Seasonings
- to taste Salt and pepper to taste (Adjust seasoning before serving.)
Garnish
- optional Chopped parsley for garnish (Optional for serving.)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic butter to the beef and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese, mixing well.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and let melt.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or hot sauce to taste.