Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Dive into comfort with this Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a delightful blend of savory flavors and creamy goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess grease.
- Melt butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk to make a sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Season with onion powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and mustard powder.
- Stir in corn and uncooked rice, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Uncover, stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until cheese is golden.
- Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg