Description
Comforting beef and mushroom rice bake delivers a hearty symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Cheesy, savory layers meld perfectly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (85% lean)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh button mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 0.75 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Liquid and Dairy Components:
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 1.25 cups uncooked long-grain white rice (not instant)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they soften. Add uncooked rice and toast for 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, return cooked ground beef. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and one cup of cheddar cheese into the rice mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Transfer creamy rice mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor profile by using a mix of wild and button mushrooms for added depth and complexity.
- Transform into a gluten-free dish by substituting regular rice with cauliflower rice and using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Reduce the fat content by using lean ground beef or ground turkey and opting for low-fat dairy alternatives like Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Boost the nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or diced bell peppers during the sautéing stage for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg