French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe
A comforting and flavorful French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner. This hearty casserole combines the richness of French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup with seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfying meal.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of onion soup
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Saute Onions: Add diced onions and cook until soft. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Soups: Reduce heat, mix in French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.
- Optional Broil: Optionally broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the cheese top.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- This casserole reheats well and makes for delicious leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion, Ground Beef, Rice Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner