Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

Here’s a Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce—rich, cozy, and packed with flavor, all made in one pan.

Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet

with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients

Skillet

• 1 lb ground beef

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

• 2 cups beef broth

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)

Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp mustard powder (optional but excellent)

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup peas or corn

• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.

2. Garlic butter base
   Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Toast the rice
   Stir uncooked rice into the beef mixture. Cook 1–2 minutes, letting it lightly toast in the garlic butter.

4. Simmer
   Add beef broth, paprika, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
   Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5. Make it creamy
   Stir in heavy cream. Reduce heat to low.

6. Add cheese sauce
   Sprinkle in cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Stir until melted and creamy.

7. Finish & serve
   Add optional vegetables if using. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Extra cheesy: Add an additional ½ cup cheddar

• Spicy: Stir in red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños

• Swap protein: Ground turkey or sausage works well

• Rice tip: If using brown rice, add ½ cup more broth and extend cook time