Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl
The Cheesy Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl is a hearty, one-bowl comfort meal featuring seasoned ground beef, a mix of vegetables like broccoli and carrots, and fluffy rice, all topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. It's a popular, quick-to-assemble dish often found in American home cooking and casual dining, celebrated for its satisfying combination of savory, cheesy, and comforting flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a well-balanced meal, providing a good mix of protein from the beef, carbohydrates from the rice, and fats from the cheese and beef. A typical serving is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 500-650 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 580 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin A | 280 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
Per 1 bowl (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This bowl is a modern take on the classic 'rice and beans' or 'meat and rice' concept found globally, but its heavy use of melted cheese reflects a distinctly American comfort food influence. Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in a single bowl, making it a practical and popular choice for busy weeknight dinners.
