Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines flavorful ground beef, tender rice, creamy mushrooms, and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
Rice Mixture:
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided
- 3/4 cup onions diced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked white long grain rice (not instant rice)
- 8 oz. sliced button mushrooms washed
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk any kind
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the ground beef in a large pot with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp butter and cook onions until softened. Add garlic.
- Add beef broth, butter, and rice. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for additional 5-10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked beef, soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheese. Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake after sitting out for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
