This Garlic-Butter Ground Beef Mushroom Rice Skillet is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, it’s a delicious option for those looking for ground beef recipes for dinner.

With the rich flavors of garlic and butter, this dish can be prepared in one skillet, making it ideal for lazy dinners. It’s a versatile recipe that can be adapted with various vegetables or seasonings to suit your taste.

Easy Garlic-Butter Ground Beef Skillet

This skillet dish combines savory ground beef with tender mushrooms and fluffy rice, all cooked in a garlic-butter sauce. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the rinsed rice, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
5. Finish with Butter: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 30g