Bacon Cheeseburger Rice

Name: Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1-3/4 cups water; 2/3 cup barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizzazz, so we created this tastier version. I've had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. —Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1-3/4 cups water
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion and pepper.
Bring to a boil; stir in the rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pickles and bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Cheeseburger Rice in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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Angel182009

Jun 25, 2016

I'm always looking for quick meals to put together and this one is definitely a keeper. It can be put together in a flash and it still has lots of flavor.
mtmattix

Nov 6, 2015

The flavors were great! The sweetness from the bbq sauce didn't make it too sweet. I followed the directions exactly and it came out great. Loved it.
iLovePuppies

Sep 2, 2015

if you're looking for something quick and easy to make, but could care less how it tastes, this is it. This was the most bland dish I've made in a very long time. I'm being generous and giving 3 stars only because it is a good base recipe that can be made decent with a few additions from the spice rack...
rtie

Sep 7, 2014

I don't.care for the Bbq sauce. to SWEET I prefer spicy like org. Rotel!
Staceface81

Jul 30, 2014

This was GREAT! I doubled the recipe to have some to freeze. I used instant brown rice and it turned out just fine. I think it would be just as good with ketchup in lieu of the barbecue sauce.
acooley1

Jun 2, 2014

Really good and very easy to make. I might omit the pickles as they didn't do a lot for us, but all in all this was simple and tasty.
husbandhatescasseroles

Mar 27, 2014

I thought this recipe would have significantly more flavor than it did. I even used a spicy BBQ sauce. Will not make again.
j92160

Feb 11, 2014

This is a go to recipe. When I bring leftovers to work, everyone stops and asks what smells so yummy. I've given out the recipe several times. Great comfort food!
Michelle4911

Aug 8, 2013

EVERYONE ate it!! With four boys and a picky husband who usually requires a side of beef at every meal, it's increasingly difficult to please everyone. This is a winner!
dschultz01

Jul 12, 2013

I didn't have pickles, so I used some dill pickle relish mixed in with the water and sauce instead, and it came out pretty good. I also cooked the ground beef in the same pan that I cooked the bacon in, and that helped add to the flavor.