Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole – A Comforting, One-Dish Meal
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for a family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 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 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: In the prepared dish, combine cooked rice, beef mixture, half the shredded cheese, and sauce. Mix well.
- Top and bake: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- You can use cream of chicken instead of mushroom soup for variation.
- Garnish with parsley for color and freshness.