15 Minute Cheeseburger Rice Recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes, this cheesy cheeseburger rice is a kid-approved weeknight winner! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it's the perfect solution for busy families. Skip the takeout and enjoy a comforting, homemade meal everyone will love.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 535.4 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 15 Minute Cheeseburger Rice

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard (yellow preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups instant rice (minute rice, uncooked)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make 15 Minute Cheeseburger Rice

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the water, ketchup, and mustard. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the uncooked minute rice and stir to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the rice.
  6. Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Fluff with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

53g

Carbs

16g

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