Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A hearty, cheesy casserole filled with ground beef, creamy soups, rice, and melted cheddar—easy, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups beef broth or water + bouillon
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of cheddar soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Combine the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the beef mixture, uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of cheddar soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Assemble the Casserole
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top, then cover tightly with foil.
Bake Covered
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Cheese Topping
- Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and turns bubbly.
Rest and Serve
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.