Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hamburger rice casserole, a hearty one-dish meal packed with savory flavors. Cheesy, creamy, and simple to prepare, you’ll love this family-friendly dinner that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains and Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Liquid:
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with light cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat, ensuring meat is completely cooked and crumbled.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Add uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, and seasonings directly into the skillet, stirring until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer the savory beef and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55-60 minutes, allowing rice to absorb liquid and become tender.
- Remove foil and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven to allow flavors to settle and facilitate easier serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap cream soups for homemade alternatives to control sodium and preservative levels.
- Experiment with brown rice for added fiber and nutrition, adjusting liquid amounts accordingly.
- Consider adding diced vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg