Description
Creamy, cheesy, and easy to make, this ground beef and rice casserole is a comforting one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (halal-certified)
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
¼ cup broth or water if needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish.
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft.
Stir in cream of mushroom soup, cooked rice, cheese, and spices.
Add broth if mixture is too thick.
Spread mixture into casserole dish and top with more cheese.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftover rice works best for texture.
Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or dairy-free options.
Add frozen peas or corn for a veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg