Hearty Beef and Rice Casserole with Creamy Cheddar – Your Ultimate Comfort Meal

Hearty Beef and Rice Casserole with Creamy Cheddar – Your Ultimate Comfort Meal

from miarecipes.com
50 min

Hearty Beef and Rice Casserole with Creamy Cheddar – easy, cheesy comfort food your family will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbground beef
  • 1 cuplong-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 ½ cupsbeef broth
  • 1 cancondensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cancondensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 mediumonion, finely chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika
  • ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice:

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Ground Beef:

  4. 4

    While the rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Casserole:

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir until smooth and well combined. Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.

  7. 7

    Add the Cheese:

  8. 8

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  9. 9

    Bake the Casserole:

  10. 10

    Bake the covered casserole for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.