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Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Dish

This Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole combines ground beef, rice, and cheddar cheese in a creamy sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice can use brown rice, fully cooked
  • 1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup swap with cream of chicken soup if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Milk non-dairy alternatives can be used
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can substitute with Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can substitute with finely chopped onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vegetables cooked peas, carrots, or broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper for a spicy kick
  • 1/2 cup Diced Jalapeños to heat things up

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is hot, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is flexible; adjust ingredients based on what's in your pantry and your dietary preferences.

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