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Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole

Easy cheesy beef and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food made with ground beef, rice, and plenty of melty cheese.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, casserole, cheesy casserole, dinner, ground beef, rice, rice casserole
Dietary Needs Egg-Free, Nut-Free
Meat Beef
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 cups
Calories 317kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 10.5 ox cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 oz tomato puree
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add ground beef and onion
  • Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes
  • Drain excess grease
  • Stir in garlic, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the ground beef mixture, uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, tomato puree, beef broth, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Stir until evenly mixed
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil
  • Bake for 45 minutes
  • Remove foil and check rice for tenderness. If needed, continue baking for 10-15 minutes
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the casserole
  • Bake uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese is melted
  • Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg