This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish with layers of caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Baked
Method:American
Cuisine:Traditional
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups beef broth
1 cup French onion soup (canned or homemade)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or mozzarella)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Sauté the Onion: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Combine the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large casserole dish, combine the cooked beef, caramelized onions, rice, beef broth, French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can substitute the Swiss cheese with Gruyère.
You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake!
If you prefer a crunchier top, you can broil for the last 2 minutes of baking.