Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole
A comforting and nostalgic casserole made with ground beef, rice, and delicious melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Drain off the excess fat from the skillet.
- Combine the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes.
- Add the cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
Notes
Feel free to swap proteins or experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg