Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that blends savory flavors with creamy goodness. This one-pan dish features tender ground beef, aromatic French onion soup mix, and fluffy rice, all baked to perfection and topped with melty cheese and crispy fried onions. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole is not only simple to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Add your favorite vegetables or cheeses for a personal touch! Get ready to serve a hearty meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until mixed well.
- Stir in cooked ground beef and sour cream; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 795mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg