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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that combines seasoned beef, tender rice, and a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika optional
For the Base
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice pre-cooked or leftover
For the Creamy Layer
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella/Mexican blend

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth.
  5. Spread cooked rice evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  6. Layer the seasoned beef mixture over the rice evenly.
  7. Pour the creamy soup and broth mixture over the beef layer.
  8. Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is very customizable; feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables or substitute ingredients as needed.

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