Hamburger & Rice Casserole
A delicious one-pan meal, this Hamburger & Rice Casserole combines ground beef, vegetables, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting family dinner. Perfect for busy nights, this easy recipe features spinach, mushrooms, and a creamy base that will satisfy your hunger and taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Total Time: 60–65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup instant rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with the mushrooms, oregano, spinach, instant rice, water, cream of celery soup, sour cream, frozen mixed vegetables, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Add Cheese & Broil: Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, and broil for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to swap the mixed vegetables for your favorite veggies.
- For a richer flavor, try using a mix of cream of mushroom and cream of celery soups.
- You can make this casserole ahead of time and store it in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of the casserole)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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