Description
This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the richness of French onion soup with the heartiness of ground beef and rice, all baked together with plenty of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the sliced onions until caramelized.
- Cook beef: Brown the ground beef with the onions, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice and liquids: Stir in rice, French onion soup, and beef broth. Simmer, then remove from heat.
- Combine and bake: Stir in sour cream and 1 cup of cheese. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 10–15 minutes.
- Rest and garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or crispy fried onions as toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
