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Creamy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

5 from 3 votes
A creamy one-pan ground beef and rice skillet made with tender beef, fluffy rice, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Easy, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Creamy ground beef and rice skillet
Servings: 4 servings
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

For the Beef Base

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, as needed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

For the Rice and Aromatics

  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

For the Creamy Sauce

  • 2 cups hot beef broth
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Finishing

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground beef and gently break it up as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook until the beef is deeply browned and flavorful.
  • Add the butter and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in the Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and rice. Let everything cook together for 1–2 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast and coat in the flavors.
  • Pour in the hot beef broth and milk, then sprinkle in the dried thyme. Give everything a gentle stir, cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and gently stir the rice and beef together. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh parsley, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use hot broth to keep the cooking temperature steady and ensure even rice texture.
  • Letting the skillet rest is key for a creamy, cohesive sauce.
  • Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating leftovers.
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