Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that is easy to make in one skillet. Creamy and flavorful, it’s a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional Garnish
- chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown Beef: In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
- Season and Add Rice: Season the beef mixture with paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in uncooked rice.
- Add Liquids: Pour in beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Final Touches: Top with remaining cheddar cheese after baking. Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables like peas or carrots for extra flavor and color.
- This casserole can be easily customized with your favorite seasonings or cheese variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe
