Description
A comforting casserole filled with ground beef, rice, and melted cheese, perfect for busy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or 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 ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the sauce by whisking together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the casserole by combining the cooked rice, beef mixture, half of the shredded cheese, and the creamy sauce in the baking dish. Mix well.
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish baking by removing the foil and baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden, optionally broiling for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking. Great for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg