Description
Quick and Hearty Hamburger Rice Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Grab your skillet and get ready to create a classic meal that brings smiles and satisfaction with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for your casserole.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture using a colander.
- Return skillet to stovetop and mix in 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 cups beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Stir ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed and liquid is absorbed slightly.
- Transfer entire skillet contents into your prepared baking dish, spreading mixture into an even layer.
- Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for exactly 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return uncovered dish to oven and bake for additional 10 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the casserole lighter and more diet-friendly.
- For extra veggie power, mix in chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or frozen mixed vegetables before baking.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to your meal.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, monterey jack, or a Mexican cheese mix for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg