Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a delicious one-pan dish that combines seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and gooey melted cheese, all topped with crispy French-fried onions. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, delivering a rich and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
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
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Stir in cooked beef and sour cream.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish; top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Add French-fried onions on top and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg