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Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, served as a layered comfort food dinner with a golden cheesy topping.

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Stack

Individual rice stacks loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, crispy bacon, and melted sharp cheddar cheese for the ultimate American comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 565
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Layer
  • 450 g ground beef 80/20 blend
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Rice & Sauce
  • 225 ml tomato sauce
  • 60 ml ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 320 g instant rice
  • 480 ml beef broth
  • Finishing
  • 120 g cooked bacon chopped
  • 110 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cooking ring mold (7–10 cm)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Silicone spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef and onion for 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Drain excess fat and season.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, rice, and beef broth.
  5. Simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid.
  6. Mix in half of the cheese and half of the bacon.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the mixture and cover for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Grease a cooking ring mold and press in the rice mixture.
  9. Add extra cheese and bacon to the center if desired.
  10. Top with more rice mixture and press gently.
  11. Optionally broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden finish.
  12. Carefully remove the mold and serve immediately.

Notes

Freshly shredded cheddar melts best.
Let the rice absorb all the broth before shaping.
Press gently to create stable stacks.
Garnish with parsley, pickles, or burger sauce if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)