Description
Hearty Poor Man Husband Casserole delivers comfort straight from your kitchen with ground beef, potatoes, and cheese melting together in pure deliciousness. Weeknight dinner becomes a breeze when your family gathers around this simple, satisfying meal that fills bellies and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Starches and Vegetables:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank up your oven to a toasty 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for your hearty meal.
- Grab a large skillet and cook 1 pound of ground beef with 1 chopped onion over medium-high heat until the meat turns completely brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Carefully drain away all the excess fat from the beef using a colander, keeping the meat and onions in the skillet.
- Stir in 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, 2 cups cooked rice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and sprinkle in salt and pepper to your taste.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until everything is evenly distributed and looks deliciously combined.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Generously scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and the casserole is bubbling hot.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving your comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner-tasting casserole.
- Swap white rice for brown rice to increase fiber and nutritional value.
- Replace cream of mushroom soup with a homemade sauce for a fresher, less processed flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, choose certified gluten-free cream soup and verify your rice’s processing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg