Description
Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole: A Comforting and Flavor-Packed Meal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the beef is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. In the skillet, stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Transfer the beef and rice mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
5. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the casserole before serving.
Notes
Choose lean ground beef for best texture and flavor.
Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to suit your taste preferences.
This casserole can be assembled in advance and frozen for a quick meal.
Cover tightly with foil to prevent the rice from drying out during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg