Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 2 cups cooked white rice
– 1 cup BBQ sauce
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Follow these straightforward steps to create your BBQ Beef Rice Stack:
1. Cook Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Season Meat: Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add BBQ Sauce: Pour in a cup of BBQ sauce and stir until all ingredients are well-coated. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
5. Prepare Rice: In a separate bowl, combine the cooked white rice with corn. Mix well and season with salt and pepper as desired.
6. Layer Ingredients: Begin to layer the dish in a large serving bowl or dish. Start with half of the rice mix at the bottom.
7. Add Beef: Spoon half of the BBQ beef mixture over the rice layer.
8. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of rice followed by the remaining BBQ beef.
9. Top with Cheese: Finish by sprinkling shredded cheese on top of the beef layer.
10. Melt Cheese: Place the assembled stack under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Garnish: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if using.
These simple steps will result in an incredible BBQ Beef Rice Stack that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Offer generous portions to ensure everyone leaves happy, but keep it manageable.
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g