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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the perfect comforting dish for hectic weeknights, blending flavorful ground beef, rice, and creamy French onion goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice preferably day-old
  • 1 can Condensed French Onion Soup low-sodium option available
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or Gruyère
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For Garnish
  • Chopped Parsley optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes.
  3. Combine the beef mixture with 3 cups of cooked white rice, 1 can of condensed French onion soup, and 1 cup of sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Spread the beef and rice mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice and make sure to season the beef well. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and vegetable additions for variety.

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