Description
A comforting one-pot casserole combining savory ground beef, fragrant onions, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or Swiss)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the ground beef, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Pour in the rice, beef broth, and French onion soup, mixing well and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of Worcestershire sauce when browning the beef or adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg