Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with zero fuss. Hearty ground beef, caramelized onions, and fluffy rice blend together for a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 cup beef broth
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light spray of cooking oil.
- Select a large skillet and brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat, eliminating any excess fat after cooking.
- Dice 1 small onion and incorporate it into the beef, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Pour 1 cup long-grain white rice into the skillet with the beef and onion mixture.
- Add 1 can of French onion soup, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder to the skillet.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the entire beef and rice blend into your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Cover the dish completely with aluminum foil to trap moisture during baking.
- Slide the covered casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking that rice becomes tender and liquid absorbs.
- For a cheesy finish, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top during the final 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to settle and cool slightly.
- Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving the hot casserole directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and prevent a greasy casserole.
- Check rice tenderness by tasting a small amount near the end of baking, ensuring it’s not undercooked or mushy.
- Customize the dish by adding frozen vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition and color.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your French onion soup is gluten-free or substitute with homemade onion broth.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg