Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort meal. Seasoned ground beef and rice are baked in a rich, creamy sauce made with sour cream and cream of mushroom soup, all topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese.
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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Onion, chopped | 1 medium |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | 1/2 tsp |
| Paprika | 1 tsp |
| Cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10.5 oz) |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Cooked white rice | 1 1/2 cups |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups |
| Frozen peas | 1/2 cup (optional) |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 1 tbsp (optional) |
How To Make Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole:
- Step 1: Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step 2: Cook Ground Beef: Brown the 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium chopped onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a large skillet. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp paprika. Drain any excess grease.
- Step 3: Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup milk, the cooked ground beef mixture, 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in the 1/2 cup frozen peas, if desired.
- Step 4: Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Step 5: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is golden brown.
- Step 6: Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with the 1 tbsp fresh parsley, if desired.
