Australian Ground Beef Rarebit Recipe

A sizzling twist on the classic Welsh Rarebit! This Australian-inspired recipe features savory ground beef and melted cheese, served atop toasted English muffins. A hearty and flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying brunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 224.1 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Australian Ground Beef Rarebit

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How to Make Australian Ground Beef Rarebit

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions and 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, stirring almost constantly (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), and 1/2 cup beer.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Serve the cheesy beef mixture immediately over toasted English muffins. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra cheese and/or chopped chives (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

34g

Carbs

1g