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Cheeseburger Rice

Name: Cheeseburger Rice Bowl
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp ketchup; ½ tsp sugar; ½ tsp white vinegar; 4 oz shredded monterey jack cheese; ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce; ½ cup diced fresh tomato; ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion; ¼ cup chopped pickles

Cheeseburger Rice Bowl combines seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a tangy special sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice, then topped with iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles for a deconstructed burger experience.

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 cup jasmine rice
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp white vinegar
4 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
½ cup diced fresh tomato
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup chopped pickles

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Instructions

1
In a Suvie pan, stir together 1 lb ground beef and 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. In a second pan, stir together 1 chopped onion and 2 tsp vegetable oil. Place onions in the top zone and beef in the bottom zone of Suvie, input settings and cook, stirring beef occasionally and breaking up into pieces with a spoon. Bottom Zone: Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes. Top Zone: Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, place 1 cup jasmine rice in the Suvie rice pot (black handles) and cover with lid. Place pot inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring the pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now. Rice, Medium Grain, 1 Cup.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp ketchup, ½ tsp sugar, and ½ tsp white vinegar until combined; set aside.
4
Once the beef has finished cooking, remove pan from Suvie and stir 4 oz shredded cheese and roasted onions into the beef. Divide rice between bowls and top with cheeseburger mixture. Drizzle each serving with burger sauce and top with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and pickles.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until no pink remains (about 5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat before adding seasonings to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
Mix the special sauce ingredients in a small bowl before adding to the cooked beef so flavors distribute evenly.
Add fresh toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles) just before serving to prevent them from wilting or making the rice soggy.
Cook jasmine rice using a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio for fluffy, separate grains that won't clump when mixed with the beef.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or 93/7 lean beef (leaner option, slightly drier texture)
Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt (tangier, lighter alternative)
Jasmine rice → basmati or long-grain white rice (similar texture and cook time)
Iceberg lettuce → romaine or butter lettuce (more tender option)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked beef and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat rice gently with a splash of water and warm beef in a skillet before assembling with fresh toppings.

Common Questions

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes. Short-grain white rice, basmati, or even brown rice work well. Adjust liquid ratios if using brown rice, which requires more water.

How do I make the special sauce taste more like a cheeseburger?

The mayo, ketchup, sugar, and vinegar create the classic burger sauce. For tangier flavor, add a pinch of pickle relish or increase vinegar slightly.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Cook the rice and beef separately, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add fresh toppings just before serving.

Can I use ground turkey or plant-based meat?

Ground turkey works as a leaner substitute with similar cooking time. Plant-based ground meat cooks faster—watch for drying out and reduce heat if needed.