Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring ground beef, rice, and French onion soup, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and French onion soup, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and cover with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using beef broth instead of water for cooking the rice.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg