Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring ground beef, rice, and a rich French onion sauce, topped with melted cheese and crispy fried onions. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Casserole Base:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Onion and Beef: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine rice, beef broth, French onion soup, sour cream, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese, bake uncovered until melted and bubbly.
- Finish: Top with crispy fried onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Enhance flavor with thyme or a blend of cheeses.
- Prepare in advance and refrigerate for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
