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cheeseburger rice with ground beef and melted cheese
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Cheeseburger Rice by @cookinginthemidwest

Ground beef, rice, and cheese cooked together in one pan for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and no pink remains. 2. Add garlic and seasoning. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. 3. Add rice, broth, and sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer. 4. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. 5. Turn heat to low. Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Rice should be soft and mixture cohesive.

  • ground beef

  • onion

  • garlic

  • rice

  • beef broth

  • tomato sauce

  • cheese

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leftover shredded chicken flatbread pizzas with mozzarella onion and olives

Leftover Shredded Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

Flatbread pizzas topped with shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Place 2 flatbreads on a baking sheet. 3. Spread 0.5 cup tomato sauce evenly over each flatbread. 4. Distribute 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken evenly over the flatbreads. 5. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 6. Add 0.5 cup sliced red onion and 0.25 cup sliced black olives evenly. 7. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges of flatbread are crisp. 8. Remove from oven and sprinkle 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil as finishing element.

  • flatbreads

  • tomato sauce

  • rotisserie chicken

  • mozzarella cheese

  • red onion

  • black olives

  • basil

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steak flatbread pizzas with sliced steak tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Steak Flatbread Pizzas

Sliced steak layered on flatbread with sauce and melted cheese for an easy oven dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Add to skillet in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 130°F. Remove steak and set aside. 4. Place 4 flatbreads on baking sheets. 5. Spread 0.5 cup tomato sauce evenly over each flatbread. 6. Distribute seared steak slices evenly over flatbreads. 7. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and flatbreads are crisp. 9. Remove from oven. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil sprinkled on top.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • flatbreads

  • tomato sauce

  • mozzarella cheese

  • basil

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steak pasta bake with diced steak pasta tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
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Steak Pasta Bake

Diced steak baked with pasta, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella for an easy oven dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cook 8 oz pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 3. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 4. Pat 1 lb steak diced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to skillet. Sear 3-4 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to skillet. Cook until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. 6. Add 1 cup tomato sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats onion and garlic. 7. Return steak to skillet and stir to combine. 8. Add cooked pasta and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir gently to combine and heat through. 9. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 10. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 11. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil sprinkled on top after baking.

  • pasta

  • olive oil

  • steak

  • onion

  • garlic

  • tomato sauce

  • mozzarella cheese

  • basil

  • salt

  • black pepper

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steak and rice casserole with peppers onions cheddar and parsley
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Steak and Rice Casserole

Seared steak baked with rice, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak diced dry. Add to skillet in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 130°F. Remove steak and set aside. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in 3 cups cooked rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, and seared steak. Cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. 6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 7. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • cooked rice

  • tomato sauce

  • cheddar cheese

  • parsley

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