Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole. This hearty dish combines savory caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, and tender rice, all topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole is not only a feast for the senses but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice when you want to impress without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (cooked)
- 2 cups sliced onions
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced onions until caramelized (15-20 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add ground beef to the skillet with onions and brown until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with the beef-onion mixture, then stir in beef broth and cream of mushroom soup until combined.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating diced bell peppers or mushrooms into the beef mixture. You can make this casserole ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking and add extra time if cooking from cold.