Description
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole that is perfect for a family dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic onions, and creamy rice topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for browning)
For the Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix rice, broth, soup, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese. Stir in the beef mixture.
- Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered until melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in a cup of frozen peas or chopped bell peppers before baking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
