Description
Comforting hamburger rice casserole brings hearty midwestern flavors to dinner tables across America. Cheesy, savory layers combine ground beef, rice, and creamy sauce for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) uncooked rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
Flavor Enhancers and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until thoroughly browned.
- Eliminate excess grease by carefully draining fat from the meat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Blend uncooked rice, rich beef broth, and creamy mushroom soup into the meat mixture, stirring to ensure even distribution.
- Season the mixture with complementary salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently transfer the savory mixture into a prepared, lightly greased baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, creating a golden, melty layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a bubbling cheese topping and slightly crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and ensuring easier serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Consider using low-sodium beef broth and cream of mushroom soup for those watching salt intake.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg