Description
A unique and delicious twist on a classic cheeseburger, layered with rice, cheese, and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 225 milliliters tomato sauce
- 60 milliliters ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 320 grams instant rice
- 480 milliliters beef broth
- 120 grams cooked bacon, chopped
- 110 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Cook for 6–8 minutes until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic. Drain excess fat from the skillet, then season with seasoned salt.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, instant rice, and beef broth. Mix until fully integrated.
- Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in half the shredded cheese and half the chopped bacon until the cheese melts and mixture becomes cohesive.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon evenly over the surface. Cover and let stand for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese with residual steam.
- Lightly grease the inside of a 7–10 cm cooking ring mold and position it on a serving plate.
- Add 2–3 tablespoons of the rice mixture to the mold and press firmly to form a stable base.
- Sprinkle reserved bacon and cheddar in the center for a melted core.
- Spoon additional rice mixture over the center and press gently to compact and stabilize the stack.
- Scatter remaining bacon and cheese on top. Optionally, briefly broil or torch for a golden finish, then cover for 2–3 minutes to allow layers to settle.
- Gently remove the ring mold while pressing softly on the top to maintain stack integrity. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality beef and freshly shredded cheese.
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite burger condiments.
- Ensure to compact the rice mixture well for stability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg