Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein, it’s a satisfying meal that is easy to make and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking until beef is browned and onion is softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Bake: Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Add Cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and the remaining cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For added vegetables, stir in a cup of peas, carrots, or broccoli before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
