Description
This hearty French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a cozy, satisfying dish perfect for family dinners. Packed with tender beef, flavorful rice, and savory French onion soup, it’s comfort food at its finest. Sprinkle with cheese for an extra delicious touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic salt (to taste)
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) beef consommé
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) French onion soup
- ¾ cup (180ml) water
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- ¾ cup (170g) butter, sliced (1½ sticks)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with garlic salt over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread uncooked rice and cooked ground beef evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour beef consommé, French onion soup, and water over the beef and rice. Gently stir to combine.
- Top with Butter: Arrange sliced butter evenly across the top of the mixture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Fluff and Serve: Use a fork to fluff the rice and combine the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for an extra cheesy twist.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg