Baked Cheesy Beef Rice Casserole
Seasoned ground beef and rice simmered in beef broth, topped with melted cheese, and baked until bubbly.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9 by 13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef 80 percent lean
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
- 2 cup beef broth low sodium
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Soften the onion in the oil, then cook the beef and garlic powder to 160 F and drain the fat.
- Simmer. Add the rice, broth, salt, and pepper, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Top. Spoon into a greased dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Bake. Bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly, then rest 5 minutes.
Notes
Substitutions: use ground turkey cooked to 165 F, or mozzarella for the cheddar.
Tips: keep the lid on during the simmer.
Storage: refrigerate for three days within two hours of cooking, or freeze for three months.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.