Family-Style Ground Beef Rice Casserole | Easy Dinner Idea
This Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, savory, and packed with tender beef, rice, and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup
- ½ cup milk or broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- Optional: 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: 2 tbsp parmesan (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Sauté onion in olive oil, add beef, and cook until browned. Add garlic and seasonings. Drain fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, rice, soup, milk, 1 cup cheddar, mozzarella, and optional tomatoes or herbs.
- Spread into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheddar and parmesan.
- Cover with foil (optional) and bake for 25–30 minutes, removing foil last 5 minutes for browning.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add veggies like peas, corn, or spinach for a balanced meal.
- Use riced cauliflower for a low-carb version.
- Freezes well — thaw overnight and reheat in oven.