French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: Cozy Comfort Food
Discover the perfect blend of flavors in this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a warm and comforting dish that’s easy to prepare.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and stir in rice, beef broth, French onion soup, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then transfer to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This casserole can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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