Description
This Deliciously Hearty Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe is a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners. It’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- undrained
- 1 small onion
- finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, rice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: beef casserole, rice casserole, ground beef recipe, easy dinner recipe, one-pot meal