Cheesy Sloppy Joe Rice Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)

Savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and melty cheese combine in a quick, comforting skillet perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 500 g ground beef
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 340 g quick-cooking rice (Minute Rice or similar)
04 - 500 ml beef broth
05 - 200 g cheddar cheese, grated

→ Sauce and Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 240 ml tomato sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
14 - 60 ml ketchup
15 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and onions are softened. Drain excess grease.
02 - Add brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until beef is evenly coated with seasonings.
03 - Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add quick-cooking rice to the skillet. Stir to combine, then cover and cook according to rice package instructions until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
05 - Scatter grated cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and allow cheese to melt fully before serving hot.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Add diced bell peppers or tomatoes for extra texture if desired.
02 - For best results, verify liquid amounts based on your chosen rice variety.
03 - Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to prevent drying out.