Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole
Experience the embrace of our Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole. This delightful creation combines premium 85% ground beef, fragrant Italian seasoning and sautéed onions, for a blend of flavors. Within this masterpiece you'll discover tender slices of button mushrooms, uncooked long-grain rice and a creamy concoction made from mushroom soup, cream and milk. The crowning glory is a layer of cheddar cheese that melts to perfection. Adds a touch of golden goodness. Every mouthwatering bite reveals a world of delights that will leave an impression. Whether it's a family gathering or an intimate get-together, with friends this casserole embodies warmth and flavor that will linger in your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
- 3 tbsp. butter divided
- ¾ c onions diced
- 1 tbsp. garlic minced
- 2 ½ c beef broth
- 1 ¼ c uncooked white long grain rice not instant rice
- 8 oz. sliced button mushrooms washed
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- ½ c milk any kind
- ½ c sour cream
- 2 c cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Start by browning 1 pound of ground beef in a pot while adding 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning, salt and pepper. Once browned drain the beef. Set it aside.
- Next melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté 3/4 cup of onions, along with 1 tablespoon of garlic.
- After that stir in 2 and a half cups of beef broth. Add 1 and a quarter cups of long-grain rice. Let the mixture simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Once the rice has cooked for a bit add in 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms. Let everything simmer together for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
- Now it's time to mix in the ground beef along with one can (10.5 ounces) of cream of mushroom soup, half a cup each of milk and sour cream as well as one cup of cheddar cheese.
- Transfer this mixture into a greased baking dish measuring 9x13 inches. Finally top it off with another cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake everything at a temperature of around 350°F for 20 minutes. Once done baking serve up this dish and enjoy!
Notes
To give this delicious Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole a gluten-free twist there are a few ingredient swaps you need to make. First, use a certified gluten-free beef broth. Make sure the cream of mushroom soup you choose is also gluten-free. When selecting your seasoning check that it doesn't contain any hidden gluten additives. Additionally replace the long-grain rice, with certified gluten-free white rice. By making these changes you can still enjoy the flavors and comforting experience of this dish in a completely gluten-free way. Bon appétit!