Description
This comforting casserole combines ground beef, rice, and cheese into a delicious weeknight dinner.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine cooked rice, beef mixture, half the shredded cheese, and the sauce in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the mixture evenly and 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.
- Broil for an optional crispy cheese topping for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier portioning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg