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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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This Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is cozy comfort food made with tender rice, seasoned ground beef, and onions. It’s easy to prepare, baked in one dish, and ready in under an hour—perfect for busy weeknights or chilly weather dinners.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or as needed)
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced small
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 (1.4-ounce) packet French onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 cups beef broth (regular or reduced sodium)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into 6–8 pats
  • Green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish or 2.5-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, crumbling as it cooks. In the last minute, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Add uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, salt, pepper, and pour beef broth evenly over the top. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Top casserole evenly with pats of butter. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, remove foil, stir gently, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (If needed, bake an additional 5–10 minutes depending on rice type and oven.)
  8. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and serving.

Notes

  • Rice continues to absorb liquid as it cools, so don’t overbake or it will become dry later.
  • If using reduced sodium beef broth, adjust seasoning with extra salt to taste.
  • Leftovers reheat well but may be drier—add a splash of broth when reheating if desired.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 940mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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