Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole—a delightful one-pan dish that brings together savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole features a rich blend of French onion soup mix and beef broth, making it easy to prepare yet satisfying to enjoy. Topped with crispy French-fried onions for added crunch, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth; stir well.
- Add the browned beef to the rice mixture along with sour cream; mix until combined.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil, add French-fried onions on top, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg