Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that the whole family will love. With layers of savory beef, tender rice, vegetables, and gooey cheese, it’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Rice and Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add peas, carrots, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, bake covered for 45 minutes. Add remaining cheese, bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice with adjustments.
- Swap ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Enhance with hot sauce or diced green chilies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
