Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a delightful dish that combines the savory richness of seasoned ground beef with creamy rice and melted cheese. Topped with crispy French-fried onions, this one-pan wonder is perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, drain excess grease, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Add the cooked ground beef and sour cream to the mixture, combining thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 859mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg