Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A comforting and cheesy casserole that combines ground beef, rice, and delicious ingredients for the perfect family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
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).
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, milk (or broth), half of the cheddar cheese, and paprika; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, cheese, rice