Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole brings comfort to your dinner table with a hearty blend of savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and fluffy rice. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with rich flavors, this simple one-pan meal will become a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
Topping and Garnish:
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Slice 1 large onion and caramelize for 10-12 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Crumble and cook for 5-7 minutes until completely browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water. Mix rice with 2 cups beef broth directly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the seasoned beef and caramelized onions with the rice and broth. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, allowing rice to absorb liquid and become tender.
- Remove foil and scatter 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese across the casserole’s surface. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crispy fried onions over the melted cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until onions turn golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop a rich, deep flavor that will elevate the entire casserole’s taste profile.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the rice soggy and ensuring a perfect texture.
- Use long-grain white rice for the best results, as it maintains a fluffy consistency and absorbs flavors more effectively.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and use low-fat Swiss cheese to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 15-19 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg