Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy melted cheese over a bed of fluffy rice. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, delivering hearty flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and onions with rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30-35 minutes until bubbly; remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg