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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Everyone Will Love

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a family-friendly dinner that satisfies all appetites with creamy layers and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions are best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred.
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Leftover rice works perfectly.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can be swapped for cream of chicken.
  • 1 cup Milk or Beef Broth Use what you have on hand.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Freshly grated sharp cheddar melts beautifully.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and diced onion. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned, drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk or beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In the baking dish, combine cooked rice, beef and onion mixture, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly across the baking dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let sit for a few minutes, serve hot, garnishing with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months. Best enjoyed when freshly baked!

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