Savory ground beef, cheddar, crisp onions, and dill pickles blend with fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort bake.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup dill pickle chips, plus extra for garnish
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
→ Grains
06 - 2 cups cooked white rice
→ Dairy
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Condiments & Sauces
09 - 1/3 cup ketchup
10 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Toppings
13 - 1 1/4 cups crispy fried onions
→ Seasonings
14 - 1 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
03 - Stir in ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until blended.
04 - Remove skillet from heat. Fold in cooked rice, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, milk, pickle chips, and cherry tomatoes if using.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle crispy fried onions evenly over the top, and return to oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Garnish with extra pickle chips before serving.
