Description
This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal that combines the richness of French onion soup with the heartiness of ground beef and rice, all baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Rice and Broth:
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet, caramelize onions in olive oil until golden. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in the skillet, season, and drain excess grease.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine rice, soups, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, cheese, and caramelized onions.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with foil, bake for 45 minutes. Add remaining cheese, bake uncovered until bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swiss cheese adds a classic French onion flavor.
- For a richer dish, add a splash of heavy cream before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well for a next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
