Description
This Cheddar Garlic Crusted Hamburger Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish combining savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a cheesy garlic crust. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 150g (1 cup) long-grain rice, rinsed
- 300ml (1 ¼ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 150g (5oz) onion, diced
- 10g (0.35oz) garlic, minced
- 30g (2 tbsp) tomato paste
- 30ml (2 tbsp) halal soy sauce
- 5g (1 tsp) salt
- 2g (½ tsp) black pepper
- 150g (1½ cup) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 5g (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 5g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 15g (1 tbsp) parsley, chopped
- 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Brown Beef & Garlic: Add garlic, then brown ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine & Simmer: Stir in rice, tomato paste, and soy sauce; simmer in vegetable broth.
- Transfer & Top: Transfer to baking dish and top with cheddar-garlic crumble.
- Bake: Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for a crispier crust. Assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, adding baking time when ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg