Description
Ground beef and rice mingle perfectly in this cheesy ground beef rice casserole, creating a comforting meal that brings warmth to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering a satisfying dish your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
Main Starch:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup whole milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven precisely to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown 1.5 pounds ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat completely crumbles and loses all pink color.
- Drain every bit of excess fat from the cooked beef using a colander.
- Mix 2 cups cooked white rice, browned beef, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup whole milk, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, plus salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges look bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to settle and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure the best texture for your dish.
- Opt for long-grain white rice or brown rice, cooking it slightly al dente before mixing to maintain a perfect consistency.
- For a lighter version, swap regular milk with low-fat milk and use reduced-fat cheddar cheese to cut down on calories.
- Add diced bell peppers or frozen mixed vegetables to boost the nutritional value and add extra color to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 645 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg