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Cheesy Ground Beef

Cheesy Ground Beef Comfort Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

A quick and comforting Cheesy Ground Beef casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy masterpiece, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 Onion Diced, yellow or white preferred
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced, fresh preferred
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Can use leftover rice or jasmine/brown rice
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Can substitute with cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Milk or Beef Broth For thinning the soup
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, mix with Monterey Jack or Colby for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can be used for more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk or beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. In the greased dish, combine cooked rice, beef mixture, and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour sauce over and mix well.
  6. Top with remaining cheddar cheese, then cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. For a crisp finish, broil for 2 minutes, watching closely. Let cool before serving.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use pre-cooked rice for best results. Covering with foil helps keep the casserole moist while baking.

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