Description
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole combining ground beef, rice, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 (or cream of chicken)
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion, stirring often for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In the baking dish, combine the cooked rice, beef mixture, half of the shredded cheese, and the creamy sauce, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider sneaking in some veggies like frozen peas or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, easy dinner, ground beef, cheesy, comfort food