Description
This bacon cheeseburger rice stack is a layered dinner bowl that combines all the classic burger flavors—cheesy rice, juicy seasoned beef, and crispy bacon—with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup diced pickles
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined, then remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix cooked rice with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Place a ring mold or use a small bowl to layer the stack. Start with a layer of cheesy rice at the bottom.
Add a layer of the seasoned beef on top of the rice.
Sprinkle chopped turkey bacon over the beef.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickles.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top and serve warm.
Notes
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For best results, use freshly cooked rice to mix with cheese while it’s still hot.
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Turkey bacon keeps the recipe lighter, but pork bacon brings more richness.
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You can prep beef and rice ahead of time—just add toppings fresh.
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Adjust condiments to taste. A little goes a long way with the mayo-mustard-ketchup combo.
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For a kid-friendly version, serve in layers and let them choose their toppings.