Description
A warm, comforting casserole made with seasoned ground beef, uncooked rice, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef mixture with uncooked rice, beef broth, milk, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Swap in cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
Add vegetables like peas, mushrooms, or diced carrots for extra nutrition.
To make it spicier, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
If using brown rice, adjust liquid and cooking time accordingly.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.
To freeze before baking, assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and freeze. Thaw before baking and add 10–15 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
