Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental - Copycat
A nostalgic one-pan meal with seasoned ground beef, savory rice, and beefy onion soup mix. Easy to make, this comfort dish features a blend of beef, rice, and spices for a warm, satisfying weeknight dinner perfect for families.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2-3 tbsp onion powder
- 2-3 tbsp garlic powder
- Pinch of seasoned salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix
- 3 tbsp beef bouillon (halal-certified if needed)
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 1 bag boil-in-bag white rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Season the beef: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Cook beef and onions: Add beef and onion to a skillet over medium heat. Cook 7-8 minutes, breaking apart beef until onions are translucent and beef is browned.
- Drain excess fat: Carefully drain fat from skillet, leaving enough for flavor.
- Add seasoning and liquids: Stir in beefy onion soup mix, beef bouillon, and soy sauce until blended.
- Add rice and water: Unfold boil-in-bag rice, add to skillet, then pour in 2 1/4 cups water. Stir gently.
- Simmer to finish: Cover and simmer 10 minutes over low heat until rice is tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
Use halal-certified beef bouillon if required.
Substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
Check water level during simmering—the rice may require additional liquid if boiling excessively.
Substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
Check water level during simmering—the rice may require additional liquid if boiling excessively.