Description
Whip up this ultimate cheesy hamburger rice casserole for a satisfying dinner that brings comfort right to your table. Loaded with ground beef, melty cheese, and fluffy rice, this hearty dish will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Grains and Starches:
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 1 lb ground beef, 1 small diced onion, and 1 diced green bell pepper until beef browns (about 7 minutes).
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 additional minute. Drain excess grease from the meat mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 cups beef broth, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the beef mixture across the prepared baking dish and pour the rice liquid mixture over top. Gently stir to combine ingredients evenly.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the casserole surface.
- Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Brown the beef thoroughly to develop deep flavor and prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Use long-grain white rice for the best texture and to prevent the dish from becoming too sticky or mushy.
- Consider swapping ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 52 minutes - 1 hour 3 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg