Description
This French Onion Beef and Rice skillet is a cozy, one-pan dinner inspired by the classic flavors of French onion soup. Made with ground beef, caramelized onions, rice, vegetables, and melted Gruyère cheese, it’s a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion seasoning (or onion powder)
- ½ teaspoon seasoned pepper (or black pepper)
- 1 cup white long grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef stock
- ¾ cup French Onion Skillet Sauce (or substitute with condensed French onion soup)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat and add more oil if onions begin to burn.
- Transfer onions to a plate. In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, onion seasoning, and seasoned pepper to the beef. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice, beef stock, French onion skillet sauce, frozen peas and carrots, and caramelized onions. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the mixture with a spoon, stir in shredded Gruyère cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- If you don’t have French Onion Skillet Sauce, substitute with canned French onion soup or a mix of beef broth and caramelized onions for flavor.
- Swap Gruyère with Swiss or mozzarella cheese if needed.
- This dish reheats well and is great for leftovers or meal prep.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly enhances the depth of flavor—don’t rush this step!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
