One Pot Sloppy Joe Ground Beef and Rice Recipe
This One Pot Sloppy Joe Ground Beef and Rice recipe combines hearty ground beef, savory onions, and flavorful rice cooked together in a single pan. Enhanced with a tangy sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, then finished with a melty blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, this dish is a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 10.5 oz condensed chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white Minute rice
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef and Onions: Dump the ground beef into a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground beef as it’s cooking and stir well. Crumble the ground beef thoroughly as it cooks.
- Drain Excess Grease: Once the ground beef is fully cooked and no longer pink, drain the grease from the pan to avoid excess fat in the dish.
- Add Broth and Water: Return the pan to medium-high heat and add the condensed chicken broth and water to the cooked ground beef and onions.
- Incorporate Rice: Add the Minute rice to the pan. Stir carefully until all the rice is completely submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer Rice: Leave the mixture to simmer on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the flavors meld together.
- Simmer the Sauce: Continue to simmer the dish for about 4 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and infuse the rice and beef.
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove the pan from the heat and add 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend. Stir until the cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the mixture without stirring it in.
- Melt Top Cheese: Cover the pan and let it sit for a few minutes off the heat so the cheese on top can melt perfectly, creating a cheesy crust.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy sloppy joe and rice hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Using condensed chicken broth adds extra flavor without needing to add more salt.
- Minute rice cooks quickly, but if substituting with other rice, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Draining grease reduces excess fat for a healthier dish.
- Covering the dish at the end helps melt the cheese topping evenly.
- For extra spice, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or chili powder when adding the ketchup.
Keywords: One Pot, Sloppy Joe, Ground Beef, Rice, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Weeknight Meal, Cheesy, Skillet Recipe
