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Cheeseburger Fried Rice topped with shredded lettuce, bacon and diced tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.
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Cheeseburger Fried Rice

Rice, beef and eggs cooked in a skillet with a tangy sauce and topped with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: cast iron skillet, fried rice, one pan dinner, skillet
Servings: 8
Calories: 639kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the bacon and place on a plate topped with paper towels.
  • Add the onions and ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, crumbling the meat as it cooks.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Drain the beef and onions well, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet.
  • Add the eggs to the skillet and cook, scrambling into small pieces.
  • Return the beef to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • To the skillet, add the rice, ketchup, mustard, and dill pickles, stirring to combine.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and allow it to melt.
  • Garnish the skillet with the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and bacon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 3mg