Cheesy Barbecue Beef
Get ready for a comfort food classic with a twist—Cheesy Barbecue Beef! This irresistible dish combines savory ground beef, sautéed onions, and minced garlic, all simmered in a rich barbecue sauce and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for sliding into sandwich buns, spooning over rice, or enjoying straight from the skillet. This one-pan recipe keeps cleanup simple while delivering bold, smoky, and cheesy flavors that the whole family will love. Optional parsley garnish adds a fresh finishing touch, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Cheesy Barbecue Beef is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-6 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat.
Stir in the barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the sauce. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture in the skillet. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve the cheesy barbecue beef hot, either on its own, over rice, with crusty bread, or in sandwich buns for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.8 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 5742 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.1 g | ||
| Protein | 128.7 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1807 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1924 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
