Description
This Easy Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion
- chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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 excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes (if using), beef broth, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some for later.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or substitute ground beef with turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Easy Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole, Beef Casserole, Quick Dinner Recipes, One-Pot Meal