Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

After a busy day of campground adventures, sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones. This Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet is a hearty, one-pan dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s easy to make on a camp stove, Blackstone griddle, or over a campfire skillet, making it a perfect addition to your campground meal rotation.

With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this family-friendly meal delivers big comfort-food flavor without spending all evening cooking.

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Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

After a busy day of campground adventures, sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 470

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method

 

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and diced onion.
3. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Drain excess grease if necessary.
5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add:
7. o Diced tomatoes
8. o Beef broth
9. o Rice
10. o Italian seasoning
11. o Smoked paprika
12. o Black pepper
13. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
14. Reduce heat to low and cover.
15. Simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
16. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
17. Cover for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
18. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip

Brown the ground beef and chop the onion at home before your trip. Store them together in a sealed container in the cooler. At camp, simply combine the ingredients and let the skillet do the work.

Rainy Day Campground Option

Don’t let bad weather derail dinner plans. This Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet works just as well in an electric skillet inside an RV, cabin, or enclosed campsite shelter.

Simply:

• Brown the beef and onions in the electric skillet.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients except the cheese.
• Cover and cook according to your skillet manufacturer’s directions, stirring occasionally.
• Once the rice is tender, top with cheese, cover, and allow it to melt before serving.

An electric skillet makes this recipe a reliable backup meal when rain, wind, or campground fire restrictions make outdoor cooking difficult.

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