Here’s a hearty and comforting Beef Rice Casserole recipe — simple to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners 🍚🥩
Beef Rice Casserole
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp paprika (optional: smoked for depth)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat & prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the beef
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine with rice
- Stir uncooked rice into the beef mixture.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil.
4. Bake
- Bake 45–50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake an additional 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add frozen peas or corn for color and nutrition.
- For a creamier casserole, mix ½ cup sour cream or cream of mushroom soup into the beef mixture before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.
If you want, I can also give a one-pot stovetop version of this beef rice casserole that cooks in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy nights.
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