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Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet with Cheddar Parmesan Sauce


  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A hearty, one-skillet meal that combines seared beef, garlic-infused butter, fluffy rice, and a rich cheddar-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare, deeply comforting, and endlessly customizable for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin or chuck, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil (if using) and sear beef cubes until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add heavy cream and stir until warmed through. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Slowly stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. Return seared beef and any juices to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until beef is cooked through.
  7. Stir in the cooked rice and fold into the sauce. Heat for 2–3 minutes more.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes