Description
Hearty “cheesy hamburger rice casserole” delivers pure comfort mixed with satisfying family-friendly flavors. Melted cheese, ground beef, and fluffy rice combine into a delicious one-pan meal that brings warmth and joy to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains and Starches:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) uncooked rice
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking meat into small crumbles while cooking.
- Add diced onions to the beef and sauté until onions become translucent and soft.
- Season the beef and onion mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Drain any accumulated grease from the meat mixture to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Transfer beef mixture to a mixing bowl and combine with uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until well incorporated and no dry rice remains visible.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and ensure rice cooks properly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until rice reaches a tender consistency.
- Remove foil and generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to help set and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Rinse uncooked rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent a gummy texture in the final dish.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Consider using brown rice for added nutritional value and a slightly nutty flavor profile that complements the beef.
- Customize the recipe by swapping cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg