Description
This creamy ground beef and rice skillet is a rich, one-pan comfort meal made with cream cheese, Lipton onion soup mix, and diced tomatoes. Easy, budget-friendly, and ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup milk
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
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4 oz cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon butter
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add rice, beef broth, milk, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and onion soup mix. Stir well.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender.
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Stir in cream cheese, butter, and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
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Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
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Cut cream cheese into cubes for smoother melting
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Add a splash of broth or milk if mixture thickens too much
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Fire-roasted tomatoes add extra flavor
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Stir once or twice during simmering to prevent sticking
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
- Category: Dinner, DINNER | ONE PAN, ground beef
- Method: SKILLET
- Cuisine: American