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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the comforting flavors of French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for lighter option
  • 1 cup Uncooked Rice long-grain rice is best
  • 1 packet French Onion Soup Mix homemade onion soup base for reduced sodium optional
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar recommended
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions substitute with panko breadcrumbs if needed
  • to taste Salt adjust to your liking
  • to taste Pepper adjust to your liking
  • to taste Garlic Powder adjust to your liking
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for about 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Stir in sautéed ground beef and sour cream until well combined.
  4. Transfer the rice and beef mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Sprinkle French fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
  7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This casserole is versatile; add veggies or alternate proteins to customize it to your liking.

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