Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Cozy Family Meals
A comforting and delicious cheesy ground beef and rice casserole perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes, rice, beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and add shredded cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using a mix of cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg