Description
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines flavorful ground beef, creamy soup, and melty cheese, all baked together for an irresistible family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, milk or beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Leftover rice works great for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, family meal