Beefy Garlic Butter Bowl Recipe: A Cheesy, Comforting, One-Pan Family Dinner
This beefy garlic butter bowl is a rich, cheesy, one-pan comfort food made with seasoned ground beef, creamy rice, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Add rice, beef broth, and heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes until creamy.
- Spread rice mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Layer cooked beef on top of rice.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and melted.
- Broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Let it rest 5 minutes before serving for cleaner scoops.
- Add chili flakes if you want extra heat.