Description
This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef, rice, French onion soup, and creamy mushroom soup topped with two kinds of cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef in olive oil until browned. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the casserole: In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked ground beef. Pour into the baking dish.
- Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes until rice is tender. Remove foil, sprinkle cheeses on top, and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade French onion soup.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
