Hamburger rice is a humble dish, but it is also about as easy and delicious as a quick weeknight meal gets. As its name suggests, at its most basic it consists of ground beef, rice, and little more, which mean it cooks fast; it is one of the few thirty minute meals that actually takes about thirty minutes rather than an hour.
But you can also dress hamburger rice up a million different ways, from sautéing onion with the beef to seasoning it with chili powder and serving it with sour cream and avocado. Try it with kale or spinach, put some grated cheese on top, or just have ketchup or barbecue sauce on the side. You can’t go wrong.
When I was in elementary school I would go to my grandma’s house every Friday for lunch. She would always make the same dish – long grain white rice, ground beef, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. I ate it once or twice a week for years without getting bored of it, which is saying something. Whenever I make it I still think about those afternoons spent sitting at her table.
So I can’t claim to be completely objective when it comes to hamburger rice, since it has such fond associations. But that’s kind of the point. Hamburger rice is one of the few dishes that’s easy enough to make whenever you’re short on time and good enough to make over and over again. It should be a part of every family’s collective culinary memory!
Hopefully I’ve convinced you to give hamburger rice a try. I already mentioned how versatile it is, but I also hope to impress upon you the fact that this is not a recipe that needs to be followed closely. Add more or less rice! Season as you wish! Make a double batch and have leftovers! So long as you retain a base of hamburger and rice you cannot go wrong.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. …
- Add onion, pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper to meat and stir to mix. …
- Add beef broth, rice, Rotel, and Worcestershire to the skillet and stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. …
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
Hamburger Rice
Hamburger and rice cooked in a skillet is a perfect 30 minute meal.
Prep: 5min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 tsp. soy sauce ((optional))
Instruction:
- Combine rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to lowest setting, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, an additional 5 minutes.Alternatively, cook rice in a rice cooker.
- While rice is cooking, saute beef in a medium skillet until browned. Pour off some fat if desired, but leave at least a bit in the skillet.
- Add butter to cooked rice and gently mix, then add desired amount of rice to the skillet with the beef. I usually use half the total cooked rice, saving the rest for another use, but you can use as much or as little as you like.
- Season with soy sauce if using. Otherwise salt and pepper to taste, or follow my grandma’s lead and add a splash of Worcestershire.
Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole
Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole is a simple but flavorful casserole made with ground beef, French onion soup, beef consomme, and buttery rice.
Prep: 15min
Total: 75min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 329 kcal, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups (370 g) long-grain white rice, (uncooked)
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) French onion soup
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) beef consomme
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, (sliced into pats)
- chopped chives, (for garnish (optional))
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink (8-10 minutes). Drain grease.
- Add the ground beef to the prepared baking dish. Top with uncooked rice, french onion soup, and beef consomme. Stir to combine.
- Top the rice mixture with the pats of butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, for 30 additional minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and tender.
- Fluff the rice and serve garnished with chives.
Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole
Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for the whole family. Made with ground beef, onions, rice, and savory seasonings and topped with ooey, gooey melted cheese.
Prep: 10min
Total: 35min
Yield: 5
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Cup, calories 420 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1028 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 pound ground beef ((We used 93/7.))
- ½ cup white onion (finely chopped)
- 2 ¼ cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup long grain white rice (uncooked (long grain, jasmine, or basmati))
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instruction:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, ground beef, and onions. Cook the ground beef until no pinks remain. Drain excess grease, and return to the pan.
- Stir in the broth, rice, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and pepper. Bring the ingredients to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to simmer.
- Cook at a simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and cooked to the desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, uncover, and top with shredded cheese. Return the lid and allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dish. See the post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
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FAQ
How to cook rice and meat recipe?
- In a large pan, heat the oil and add the onions for a few minutes until they become translucent.
- Add the cubed beef into the pan and stir. Reduce the heat, cover and leave to simmer until beef is tender.
- Once the meat is cooked, add the cooked rice. …
- Stir in the tomatoes and garnish with coriander before serving.
What meat goes good with white rice?
What can I use as a filler for hamburger?
- Cooked or uncooked oatmeal, or rolled oats.
- Breadcrumbs.
- Cooked barley or bulgar wheat.
- Quinoa or couscous.
- TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)
- Grated or finely chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, garlic, onions, sweet or hot peppers, potatoes, squash, or zucchini.
- Mushrooms.
- Sun-dried tomatoes.
What goes with white rice for dinner?
- Szechuan Chicken. …
- Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken. …
- Cilantro Lime Chicken. …
- One Pan Chicken Fajitas. …
- Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe. …
- Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowls. …
- South of the Border Stir Fry with Carne Picada. …
- White Chicken Enchiladas.