Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, a dish that epitomizes comfort food. This easy-to-make one-pan meal features juicy ground beef, tender long-grain rice, and a savory blend of French onion soup mix and beef broth. Topped with creamy mozzarella or Swiss cheese and crunchy French-fried onions, this casserole is perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s sure to become a staple in your household. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or warm bread rolls for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until well mixed.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil; bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with French-fried onions and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg