Name: Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean); 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp dried oregano; 1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice, adjusted for cook time); 1¾ cups beef broth; 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of cheddar); 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra creaminess); ½ cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional); ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch); 1 tbsp melted butter (for breadcrumbs); 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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A hearty, comforting casserole made with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melted cheese. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights!

Author: Beth
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner, Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Casserole:

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice, adjusted for cook time)
1¾ cups beef broth
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of cheddar)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
½ cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)

For Topping:

¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
1 tbsp melted butter (for breadcrumbs)
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain excess grease.
Sauté onions & garlic: Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Combine ingredients: Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, condensed soup, and drained diced tomatoes. Mix well.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Cover with foil.
Bake covered for 35 minutes (45 minutes if using brown rice).
Add cheese & bake again: Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheeses on top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, until bubbly.
Optional breadcrumb topping: Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole before the final 10-minute bake.
Serve & enjoy: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm!

Notes

Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or homemade roux.
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

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