Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for family dinners. Packed with savory ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and flavorful spices, it’s a one-pan meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese.
- 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 warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in some cooked vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg