Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole. This hearty dish combines juicy ground beef, tender rice, and rich flavors from French onion soup mix, all topped with melted cheese and crispy onions. Ideal for cozy family dinners or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make casserole is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized to suit your taste. With just one baking dish needed, cleanup is a breeze, letting you spend more time enjoying your meal. Prepare to savor every bite of this deliciously satisfying dish!
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until well mixed.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Add French-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 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg