Description
Cheesy ground beef rice casserole is a comforting dish that brings together savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, creating a warm atmosphere filled with delicious aromas. Just one bite of this hearty casserole will have everyone asking for seconds, making it a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and saut? until fragrant.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning; simmer for five minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rice until well combined.
- Transfer half of the mixture into a greased baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Layer on the remaining mixture and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg