Description
This Healthy Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole is a delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and creamy cheddar. Perfect for quick dinners and full of comforting flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine the cooked rice, beef mixture, one cup of cheese, and creamy sauce in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes for a crispy top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
Make ahead by assembling and storing in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg