Description
Warm comfort meets pure satisfaction in this cheesy ground beef and rice casserole, bringing hearty midwest flavors to your dinner table. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a crowd-pleasing meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Grains:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 10.5 ounces (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions, bell peppers, and seasonings into the meat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add uncooked rice, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet, gently mixing and allowing the mixture to simmer.
- Pour the entire skillet contents into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and cook through.
- Remove the foil, stir the casserole to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving, which helps the dish set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting paprika and adding a dash of cayenne for extra heat.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner version.
- Choose long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine for better texture and less stickiness during cooking.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and reduce overall preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg