Description
Comforting hamburger rice casserole delivers hearty midwestern flavors in one satisfying dish. Ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese blend perfectly for a simple meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef (90-10% blend)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Colby jack cheese, shredded
Soup and Liquid Base:
- 2.2 ounces (62 grams) Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
- 21 ounces (595 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (180 grams) sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 2 cups (340 grams) Minute Rice white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking and draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix, cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper, mixing ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in Minute Rice and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing rice to slightly absorb the liquid and flavors.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously distribute shredded Colby jack cheese across the top of the casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and mild herbal essence before serving hot.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure crispy texture.
- Mix soup mix and broth gradually to control moisture and prevent soupy consistency.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) for healthier version without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg