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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A comforting casserole that combines tender ground beef, creamy soup, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (lean)
  • 1 cup Rice (uncooked, white preferred)
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, adding the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
  3. Mix the browned beef, uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and cover with foil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with optional chopped green onions.

Notes

Consider browning the beef with spices for added flavor and using freshly grated cheese for best results.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner