Description
Hamburger Rice Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a hearty blend of ground beef, rice, and savory seasonings that feels like a warm hug. Weeknight dinners become a breeze when you can whip up this satisfying one-pan meal that keeps your family smiling and hungry for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
Secondary Ingredients:
- 2 cans French onion soup
- 2 cans beef consomme
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350°F, preparing a 9×13 inch baking dish for the casserole.
- Place 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles until no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then mix in 2 cups long-grain white rice, stirring until rice looks slightly toasted, approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour two cans of French onion soup and two cans of beef consommé over the beef and rice mixture, gently stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it into a smooth, even layer.
- Cut ½ cup unsalted butter into thin slices, arranging them systematically across the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring no steam can escape during baking.
- Bake the casserole at 350°F for 60-65 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
- Remove foil during the last 10 minutes of cooking to allow the top to become golden and slightly crispy.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the casserole immediately after removing from the oven for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Check ground beef’s fat content to ensure a flavorful, moist casserole without excess grease.
- Drain beef thoroughly after browning to prevent a soggy dish and maintain the right texture.
- Customize the casserole by adding frozen vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition and color.
- Use low-sodium broth or stock to control salt levels and enhance the overall taste without overwhelming seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg