Description
This hearty French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole combines savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy bake. Perfect comfort food for family dinners, potlucks, or make-ahead meals. A must-try casserole recipe filled with flavor and easy to prep!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup sour cream
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they become deep golden brown, about 25 minutes.
2. Push the onions to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Brown it fully, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, the beef and onion mixture, sour cream, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix thoroughly and transfer into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese across the top of the mixture.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
For extra richness, mix in a bit of cream cheese with the sour cream.
Try topping with crispy fried onions right before serving for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg