Description
This Easy Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe combines ground beef, rice, and cheese into a comforting dish that is simple to prepare and sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion
- chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes (if using), beef broth, paprika, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish; top with shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some for later.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or substituting different cheese types for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Easy Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole, beef casserole, cheesy rice, comfort food, family recipe