Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly dish loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melty cheese. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights and delivers rich, comforting flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of cheddar soup
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in rice, condensed soups, and beef broth. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Remove from oven, stir in peas (if using), and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Return to oven uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use brown rice for added fiber, but adjust cooking time.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850 mg