American Cheeseburger Fried Rice

A clever, savory fusion dish that captures all the components of a classic cheeseburger—seared ground beef, tangy pickles, and melted cheddar—tossed with seasoned rice in one skillet.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup dill pickles
• 0.5 cup yellow onion
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard to create the burger sauce; set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. (about 6 min)
3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min)
4. Break up the cold cooked rice and add it to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 minutes to ensure the grains are coated and heated through. (about 4 min)
5. Stir in the burger sauce and chopped pickles. Mix thoroughly until the sauce coats everything evenly.
6. Remove from heat, sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top, and cover the pan for 1 minute to melt the cheese before serving. (about 1 min)