French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole Recipe
If you love warm, cheesy and comforting meals, this French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or oil.
Cook the beef
- Heat skillet on medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until beef is brown.
Drain excess fat
- Remove extra oil from the pan. Keep beef moist but not greasy.
Add seasoning
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper and French onion soup mix. Stir well to coat beef evenly.
Add rice
- Stir uncooked rice into beef mixture. Mix well so rice absorbs the flavors.
Add liquids
- Pour in beef broth and milk. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Add sour cream
- Mix sour cream into the mixture. This makes the casserole creamy and smooth.
Transfer to dish
- Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Spread evenly for even cooking.
Add cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mixture.
Cover and bake
- Cover with foil. Bake for 35 minutes until rice is soft and liquid absorbed.
Uncover and bake more
- Remove foil. Bake 10 minutes more until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Rest before serving
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use brown rice for more fiber.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add corn or peas for more texture.
- Use Swiss cheese for French onion taste.
- Add cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes.