Description
A comforting and easy casserole made with ground beef, rice, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Make the sauce by whisking together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine the cooked rice, beef mixture, half the shredded cheese, and the sauce in the prepared baking dish until well mixed.
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden, optionally broiling for 2 minutes for a crispy topping.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a salad, garlic bread, or steamed veggies for a complete meal. This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef, cheesy, easy recipe, family meal