🍚🥩 Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole (recipe below)
Indulge in a comforting Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole that’s perfect for family dinners! This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with creamy cheese and fluffy rice.
📝 Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups beef broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
🧑🍳 Directions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Mix in Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese.
Transfer and Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this cheesy delight!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories per serving: 450 kcal | Servings: 6 servings