Description
A hearty and comforting casserole that combines ground beef, rice, and cheese for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, about 6 to 8 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Combine: In the prepared baking dish, mix the cooked rice, beef and onion mixture, half the shredded cheese, and the sauce, stirring until combined and evenly distributed.
- Top: Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the casserole surface.
- Bake covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes to heat through and let flavors meld.
- Finish baking: Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Optional broil: If you want a crisper top, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully so it does not burn.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving hot.
Notes
Use 90% lean beef to reduce grease. Let the casserole rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg