Hamburger and Rice a Roni
Elevate weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Hamburger and Rice-a-Roni recipe! Featuring savory ground beef, buttery golden-toasted rice, and the rich beef-flavor seasoning of Rice-a-Roni, this one-skillet wonder is a quick and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Infused with hints of garlic and onion powders and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish packs bold, hearty flavors in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings, it combines simplicity with deliciousness, making it an ideal go-to for home cooks. Serve it hot and enjoy a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 box Rice-a-Roni (beef flavor)
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Step 2
Push the cooked ground beef to one side of the skillet and add the butter to the other side. Once the butter is melted, add the Rice-a-Roni from the box (excluding the seasoning packet) to the buttered side of the skillet.
Step 3
Toast the rice mixture for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
Step 4
Stir the ground beef, toasted rice mixture, and beef-flavor seasoning packet (from the Rice-a-Roni box) together in the skillet.
Step 5
Pour the water into the skillet and stir to combine. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper for extra flavor.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1290.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1538.3 |
| Total Fat 111.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 386.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1427.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.2g | |
| Protein 83.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 107.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1263.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories