Description
Easy, super cheesy, and a pantry-friendly dinner. This Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a must for every family’s meal rotation!
Ingredients
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef, 85% lean
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
3 tbsp butter, divided
ΒΎ c. onions, diced
2 Β½ c. beef broth
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms, washed
Β½ c. milk, any kind
10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
Β½ c. sour cream
2 c. cheddar cheese, divided
1 ΒΌ c. uncooked white long-grain rice, (not instant rice)
Salt/Pepper
Instructions
Set the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. As the beef cooks, stir in the salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings.
After draining the grease, transfer the beef to a plate and tent with foil.
In the now-empty pot, melt 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, add the diced onions and sautΓ© for about 5 minutes until tender.
Add the garlic, stir, and cook for another minute.
Pour in the beef broth and add the butter and rice. Mix well. Bring everything to a boil, then decrease it to a simmer. Tightly cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes more.
Add the mushrooms and put the lid back on. Cook for additional 5 to 10 minutes. (See package directions for the exact cooking time) DO NOT STIR.
Turn off the heat, leaving the lid on. Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, stir in the ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheese.
To a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, transfer the mixture and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Tent and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Notes
You can leave out the mushrooms and use frozen peas, carrots, and/or corn instead.
Use homemade cream of chicken soup if you want to avoid condensed canned soup.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 50 MINUTES
- Category: MAIN COURSE
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 522
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 1302.1 mg
- Fat: 28.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.9 g
- Protein: 34.6 g
- Cholesterol: 111.1 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole