Description
Indulge in this comforting Cheddar-Crusted Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for a hearty and satisfying meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef and onion: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix cooked rice, beef mixture, soup, sour cream, vegetables, 1 cup of cheddar, and milk.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom with cream of chicken or celery.
- Enhance with bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Freezes well—wrap tightly for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
