Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, where tender rice, savory beef, mushrooms, and creamy cheese come together in a hearty dish perfect for any family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef, 85% lean
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¾ cup onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ¼ cups uncooked white long grain rice
- 8 oz. sliced button mushrooms, washed
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large pot; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in beef broth, remaining butter, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms, cover, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg