Description
French Onion Beef Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender rice, savory onion flavor, and melted cheese in one hearty baked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup French-fried onions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and drain excess grease.
- Season beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix uncooked rice, cooked beef, French onion soup mix, beef broth, and sour cream.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over top, and add French-fried onions.
- Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and turns lightly golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice for best texture.
- Add sautéed onions for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg