French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A comforting casserole that combines savory ground beef, creamy rice, and crispy French-fried onions, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup French-fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Mix the rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth in a mixing bowl, then add the cooked beef and sour cream. Stir until combined.
- Assemble the mixture in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish by sprinkling French-fried onions on top and baking uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Add extra baking time before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg