Description
A heartwarming casserole that combines ground beef, rice, and cheese for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced, optional)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the rice, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and optional mushrooms and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese until creamy.
- Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and top it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins for endless variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg