Description
Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting, one-dish meal that combines savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty casserole is not only easy to make but also customizable based on your pantry staples. With its creamy texture and satisfying flavors, it’s bound to impress even the pickiest eaters at your table. Serve it with a fresh salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ¼ cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 8 oz sliced button mushrooms
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; drain excess grease.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Add beef broth and uncooked rice; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Layer sliced mushrooms over the rice mixture, cover again, and cook until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg