Description
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a quick and comforting weeknight meal. Tender rice, savory ground beef, and melted cheese are baked together in a creamy sauce for a hearty and delicious dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional garnish: parsley or extra cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix casserole: In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, uncooked rice, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes until rice is tender. Remove foil and bake 5–10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix in vegetables like bell peppers, peas, or mushrooms. You can also use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese for a gooier topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ground beef casserole, cheesy rice casserole, comfort food, weeknight dinner