French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A rich and comforting casserole made with ground beef, rice, caramelized onions, and melty cheese. The perfect weeknight dinner packed with flavor!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Casserole Dish
- Oven
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend preferred for best flavor
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 1 can French onion soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth low sodium recommended
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions for topping
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp butter for caramelizing onions
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add uncooked rice and sour cream to the soup mixture and stir until well combined.
- Layer half of the cooked beef and onion mixture in the casserole dish, then pour half of the soup mixture over it. Repeat the layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with crispy fried onions, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade French onion soup instead of canned. To make it extra creamy, add an additional 1/4 cup of sour cream.
