Description
This Deliciously Hearty Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, it’s a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- undrained
- 1 small onion
- finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, rice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir in shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be customized with your choice of vegetables or spices. Leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Rice Casserole, Hearty Meal, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food