Description
Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is a comforting one‑dish meal featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, fluffy rice, and melted cheddar cheese—ideal for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup long‑grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is soft and fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, and the can of cream of mushroom soup. Add salt, pepper, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture into a lightly greased 9×13‑inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Remove foil for last ~5 minutes to slightly brown the cheese (optional).
- Let rest about 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken or celery soup if preferred for a different flavor.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers, frozen peas, or corn to add vegetables.
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Add shredded pepper jack or mix cheeses for extra flavor.
- For faster prep, cook rice in advance and stir in just before baking—reduce broth accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
