This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a cozy, family-friendly dinner packed with tender beef, fluffy rice, and plenty of melty cheese. Creamy, hearty, and incredibly easy to make, it’s the perfect comfort meal for busy weeknights or a simple make-ahead dinner everyone will love.
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can 10.5 oz / 300 g cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish (9×13-inch).
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until soft.
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Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the beef broth, milk, and cream of mushroom soup.
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Add the uncooked rice and cooked beef mixture to the bowl.
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Stir well so the rice is evenly coated.
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Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top, and return to the oven uncovered.
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Bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rice is tender.
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Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with parsley if desired.