Ground Beef Rice Casserole: Easy meal the whole family will love!
A delicious and easy-to-make Ground Beef Rice Casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg