Description
Whipping up this cheesy hamburger rice casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table, with hearty ground beef and melted cheese creating a satisfying meal that everyone will devour. Perfectly balanced flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a weeknight winner your family craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Sizzle 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef, cooking until the onions turn translucent and soft.
- Drain any accumulated fat from the skillet to keep your dish light and not greasy.
- Pour 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice into the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir in 2 cups beef broth, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer the entire mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and slide it into the preheated 350°F oven.
- Bake for exactly 60 minutes, ensuring your rice becomes tender and absorbs all the delicious liquid.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese across the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 350°F until the cheese melts completely.
- Garnish with ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley right before serving for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Let rice cook completely by covering the dish tightly, which traps steam and helps grains become perfectly tender.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and prevent a heavy, oily casserole texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce and use gluten-free beef broth.
- Customize the flavor profile by experimenting with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg