cheesy ground beef and rice casserole (sometimes called hamburger rice casserole). Here’s a full, from-scratch recipe you can follow 👇
Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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2 cups beef broth
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra melt)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the beef
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Add rice mixture
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Stir in uncooked rice.
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Add beef broth and cream soup.
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Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
3️⃣ Bake
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Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish.
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Cover tightly with foil.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until rice is tender.
4️⃣ Add cheese
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Remove foil.
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Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.
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Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve
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Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
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½ cup sautéed mushrooms
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½ cup frozen peas or corn
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A pinch of chili flakes for heat
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Substitute ground turkey for lighter version
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A no-soup homemade sauce version
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A one-pot stovetop version
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Or a Mexican-style variation 🌮