Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole
A comforting and hearty casserole filled with ground beef, rice, and topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: vegetables like peas or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is nicely browned.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with leftover vegetables or different spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg