Description
Hearty hamburger rice casserole brings comfort and convenience to family dinner tables with its satisfying blend of ground beef, rice, and savory seasonings. Simple ingredients merge into a delicious one-pan meal that quickly becomes a household favorite, offering you a quick and nourishing solution for busy weeknight dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light cooking spray coating.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until no pink remains.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the beef, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened.
- Incorporate cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, stirring until everything is evenly combined.
- Layer uncooked white rice across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base.
- Pour the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture directly over the rice, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Gently pour water around the edges of the dish to help rice cook and prevent drying.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and steam.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, and return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
- Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version that maintains delicious flavor profiles.
- Select long-grain white rice for best texture, ensuring each grain remains separate and perfectly cooked without becoming mushy during baking.
- Test rice doneness by gently piercing with a fork – if grains are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, your casserole is ready to enjoy.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding frozen mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, or corn directly into the meat mixture for extra color and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-57 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg