Beef and Rice Casserole
Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole! This dish is an American classic, offering a delightful mix of hearty ground beef, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice. This cheesy, beefy, and utterly satisfying casserole should definitely be on your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- Ground beef 85% lean - 453.6g (1 lb.)
- Italian seasoning - 1.5 tsp
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- Butter - 42.5g 3 tbsp, divided
- Onions diced - 90g (3/4 cup)
- Garlic minced - 1 tbsp
- Beef broth - 590.7 ml 2 1/2 cups
- White long grain rice uncooked, not instant - 296.7 ml (1 1/4 cups)
- Button mushrooms washed and sliced - 226.8g (8 oz.)
- Cream of mushroom soup - 298g 10.5 oz.
- Milk - 118.3 ml 1/2 cup
- Sour cream - 118.3 ml 1/2 cup
- Cheddar cheese - 226.8g 2 cups, divided
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a sizable pot, cook 1 lb. of 85% lean ground beef over medium-high heat, seasoning with 1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then sauté ¾ cup of diced onions until soft.
- Add a tablespoon of minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in 2 ½ cups of beef broth, a tablespoon of butter, and 1 ¼ cups of uncooked white long-grain rice. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, covering tightly. Allow this to cook for 10 minutes.
- Add 8 oz. of sliced button mushrooms, then cover and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Stir in the ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy your delectable Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole!
Notes
You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey for a leaner option. This recipe can also be prepared in advance and frozen, just add an extra 15-20 minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen. Remember, the magic of this Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole lies in its simplicity, but feel free to add your personal touches!
