Description
Beef And Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining table. This creamy, cheesy dish combines savory ground beef and fluffy rice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep for busy weeks ahead. Its rich flavors are enhanced by a delightful blend of Italian seasoning and garlic, while the melted cheddar cheese on top creates a deliciously indulgent experience. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite that pleases both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 3/4 cup onions (diced)
- 1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 8 oz sliced button mushrooms
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; drain excess grease.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until softened; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in beef broth and rice; bring to a boil then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Layer sliced mushrooms on top of the rice without stirring; cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheese into the rice mixture.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake covered for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg