Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack (Print Version)
Savory layers of ground beef, rice, cheddar, and crispy bacon stacked for a cheesy, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Layer
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450 grams ground beef (80/20 blend)
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1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
→ Sauce & Rice
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225 milliliters tomato sauce
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60 milliliters ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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320 grams instant rice
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480 milliliters beef broth
→ Finishing & Assembly
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120 grams cooked bacon, chopped
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110 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Cook for 6–8 minutes until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic. Drain excess fat from the skillet, then season with seasoned salt.
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, instant rice, and beef broth. Mix until fully integrated.
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Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Remove from heat. Stir in half the shredded cheese and half the chopped bacon until the cheese melts and mixture becomes cohesive.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon evenly over the surface. Cover and let stand for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese with residual steam.
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Lightly grease the inside of a 7–10 cm cooking ring mold and position it on a serving plate.
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of the rice mixture to the mold and press firmly to form a stable base.
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Sprinkle reserved bacon and cheddar in the center for a melted core.
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Spoon additional rice mixture over the center and press gently to compact and stabilize the stack.
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Scatter remaining bacon and cheese on top. Optionally, briefly broil or torch for a golden finish, then cover for 2–3 minutes to allow layers to settle.
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Gently remove the ring mold while pressing softly on the top to maintain stack integrity. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For optimal stacking stability, allow the constituent mixture to cool slightly before molding so the cheese begins to set and bind the rice.
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Assemble individual portions using a ring mold for a restaurant-style presentation; gently pressing each layer ensures the structure holds.