Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a delightful twist on classic flavors. Savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and tender rice create a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium temperature. Crumble 1 pound ground beef and cook thoroughly until no pink remains, breaking meat into small pieces. Drain 80% of accumulated fat from the pan.
- Pour 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice into the same skillet. Add 2 cups beef broth and 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup. Bring liquid to a rapid boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer rice mixture for exactly 15 minutes, stirring gently every 3-4 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to exactly 375°F (190°C). Fold 1 cup sour cream into the rice and beef mixture, blending until ingredients are completely integrated and color is uniform.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Distribute 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for precisely 20 minutes until cheese melts and edges start bubbling.
- Remove casserole from oven. Sprinkle ½ cup crispy fried onions over the melted cheese. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until onions turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This allows the dish to set and makes serving easier. Scoop and serve while warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Swap white rice for brown rice to add more fiber and nutrition to your meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free French onion soup and check your cheese ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 592 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg