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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Creamy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

A comforting Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Can be swapped with shallots or omitted.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used if fresh isn't available.
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Any leftover rice works well.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can replace with cream of chicken soup.
  • 1 cup Milk or Beef Broth Milk for richness, broth for depth.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Freshly grated melts better.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can elevate the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish; optional.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat for 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Sauté minced garlic with the beef and onion for about 30 seconds.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk or beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. In the baking dish, layer cooked rice, beef and onion mixture, half of the shredded cheese, and the creamy sauce. Stir well.
  6. Top with remaining shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Broil for 2 minutes for extra crispiness, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is adaptable; feel free to add veggies or use different cheeses to customize it to your liking.

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