Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This comforting casserole combines ground beef, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice for a satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat and add garlic powder and onion powder.
- Stir in the rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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