Description
A hearty and comforting beef and rice casserole that’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (regular 80/20)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cans French onion soup (10.5 ounces each)
- 2 cans beef consomme (10.5 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the excess grease from the cooked beef.
- Add the drained beef to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Top the beef with the uncooked rice, spreading it evenly.
- Pour both cans of French onion soup and both cans of beef consomme over the rice and beef, stirring gently to combine.
- Dot the surface with sliced pats of unsalted butter.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the rice is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
Experiment with low-sodium soups for a healthier option. Allow the casserole to rest before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg