Beef and Garlic Butter Rice Rich and Simple

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

This Beef and Garlic Butter Rice Recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Utilizing ground beef, garlic, and savory butter, it delivers rich flavors in a simple preparation.

It’s an easy dinner recipe that you can whip up in no time, making it a great choice for busy weeknights. The combination of tender beef and aromatic garlic makes this dish a flavorful favorite.

Quick and Easy Beef and Garlic Butter Rice Recipe

This dish features seasoned ground beef sautéed with garlic and then folded into fluffy rice, all brought together with rich garlic butter. Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe serves around 4 people, making it ideal for family dinners.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside. You can use leftover rice for convenience.
Sauté the Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Combine with Rice: Add the cooked rice to the beef mixture, stirring well to combine. Toss everything together until heated through.
Finish with Butter: Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and distributed throughout the dish.