Description
A comforting and satisfying casserole featuring layers of ground beef, creamy rice, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup, milk or beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- In the baking dish, mix cooked rice, beef mixture, half of the shredded cheese, and the sauce until well combined.
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden; broil for 2 minutes for a crispy topping.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Can be customized for various diets, such as using plant-based ingredients or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg