Description
A simple and satisfying ground beef and rice casserole, perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish combines savory ground beef with fluffy rice and a creamy sauce, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, uncooked rice, condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, water, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and spoon the cheese over the top, if using.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use beef broth instead of water.
- Add frozen peas or carrots to the mixture for extra vegetables.
- Top with crushed crackers or French fried onions before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Rice Casserole Recipe, Ground Beef Rice, Ground Beef Casserole Recipes, Rice Casserole Recipes, Beef Casserole Recipes, Ground Beef Casserole, Beef And Rice, Beef Casserole, Beef Dinner, Easy Casserole