Description
A comforting casserole combining ground beef, rice, and cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, and mushroom soup. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and paprika, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spices and cheese types according to your preference. Pair with a green salad for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, ground beef, cheesy, family dinner