Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish of savory beef, creamy rice, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add: Toss in minced garlic and ground beef, breaking the beef apart. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season: Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and paprika if desired, stirring to combine and infuse flavor into the beef.
- Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth and creamy, creating a rich casserole base.
- Layer: Spread the cooked rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming a comforting bed for the casserole.
- Top: Spoon the savory ground beef mixture over the rice, spreading it out evenly to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Pour: Drizzle the creamy soup mixture over the layers, gently smoothing to coat everything in deliciousness.
- Sprinkle: Generously coat the top with shredded cheddar cheese, adding a melty, golden layer for that ultimate comfort.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before digging in, allowing the flavors to settle and the cheese to slightly firm up.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider tossing in some steamed veggies like broccoli or bell peppers before layering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg