Comfort Food Classic: French Onion Beef Casserole
A rich, savory casserole with caramelized onions, ground beef, creamy rice, and melted cheese—comfort food with bold French onion flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: parsley or crispy onions for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter over medium-low heat for 25–30 mins.
- Brown ground beef, drain fat, and stir in garlic and Worcestershire.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix rice, onions, beef, soup, and broth.
- Spread in greased 9×13 dish. Top with cheese.
- Bake 25–30 mins until bubbly. Broil 2–3 mins for golden top.
- Rest 5 mins before serving.
Notes
Swap beef for turkey or plant-based meat. Add veggies like mushrooms. Use cream of onion or homemade sauce as substitute.