French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
½ cup crispy fried onions
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, rice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover with foil.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
Top with crispy fried onions and serve warm. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 6 servings
Tips:
For extra depth of flavor, caramelize the onions before adding them to the beef.
Use brown rice instead of white rice, but increase the cooking time by 15-20 minutes.
