Description
This Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dinner that combines savory beef, creamy mushroom sauce, tender rice, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep. A hearty and easy beef casserole everyone loves.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole freezes well. Just wrap tightly and thaw before reheating.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Add extra veggies like bell peppers or peas for more flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg