Description
A quick and comforting Cheesy Ground Beef casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy masterpiece, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Step: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Step: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or vegetable broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Step: In the greased dish, combine cooked rice, beef mixture, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Step: Pour sauce over and mix well until evenly coated.
- Step: Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Step: Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step: For a crisp finish, broil for 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Step: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice for best results. Covering with foil helps keep the casserole moist while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef, easy dinner, family meal