French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A comforting and hearty casserole made with ground beef, rice, French onion soup mix, and topped with cheese and French-fried onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Preferably lean to reduce excess grease.
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked) Do not rinse.
- 1 packet French onion soup mix For flavoring.
- 2 cups beef broth Use low sodium if preferred.
- ½ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese Use Swiss for a fancier taste.
- ½ cup French-fried onions For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, mix uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef and sour cream until fully mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
You can make this dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating it. Add 10-15 extra minutes to the baking time if it's cold. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.