Savory Garlic Butter Beef Skillet (Print version)
A creamy garlic butter beef skillet with ground beef, rice, cheddar, Parmesan, and warm Cajun spice.
# Ingredients:
For the rice
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1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
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2 cups (480 ml) water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
For the beef skillet
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 1/2 cups (360 ml) beef broth
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese, freshly grated if possible
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1/2 cup (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine rinsed rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Reduce heat to medium. Stir in garlic, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 45-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring so the garlic does not burn.
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Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
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Lower the heat. Stir in butter, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
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Add the cooked rice to the skillet and fold gently until coated in the creamy garlic butter beef sauce. Rest for 2 minutes, then top with parsley and serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm, right after the rice is folded into the sauce.
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Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest texture.
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Ground beef should be cooked to 160°F for food safety.