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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A comforting casserole that combines the savory flavors of French onion soup with ground beef and rice, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup French-fried onions

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Mixing Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, mix uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until well combined.
  • Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream until fully mixed.

Baking

  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  • Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped onions or garlic when browning the ground beef. Feel free to mix in other vegetables for added nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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