Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. This one-pan wonder features juicy ground beef seasoned with rich French onion soup mix, tender long-grain rice, and a decadent topping of melted cheese and crispy French-fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until well mixed. Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg