Description
Experience the irresistible flavor of Healthy Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole, perfect for quick dinners. With seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, it’s a comforting dish that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked rice, beef mixture, 1 cup cheese, and sauce in the baking dish; mix well.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Optional: Broil for an additional 2 minutes for a crispy topping.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or meat alternatives.
Allow leftovers to cool before storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg