Description
A comforting and satisfying French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole that combines tender ground beef with flavorful French onion soup, rice, and gooey cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Rice and Broth Mixture:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Onions and Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté sliced onions until soft. Add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess grease. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Rice and Broth Mixture: In a bowl, mix uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef broth, and sour cream. Combine with the beef mixture.
- Bake: Transfer everything to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 60 minutes. Uncover, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Include sautéed mushrooms or green beans for added vegetables.
- This casserole reheats well and is ideal for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
