Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole. This hearty dish brings together the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and a delightful blend of French onion soup mix topped with melted cheese and crispy French-fried onions. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this one-pan wonder is sure to please everyone at the table. With minimal clean-up and easy preparation steps, you’ll savor every cheesy, savory bite!
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
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 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 mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream until well mixed; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil; bake for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted; top with French-fried onions and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 422
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg