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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe
Emily

Savory Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A hearty, family-friendly casserole loaded with lean ground beef, tender rice, savory mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect comfort food for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and green bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and uncooked rice. Stir to blend.
  5. In a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spread the rice mixture evenly. Layer the beef and veggie mixture on top.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the rice to cook through.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding mushrooms or swapping cheddar for Monterey Jack. You can also prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Leftovers reheat well for up to 3 days.