Description
This hearty French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a flavorful, one-dish comfort meal. Made with savory French onion soup, beef consommé, and tender rice, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef
- 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic salt (to taste)
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) beef consommé
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) French onion soup
- 3/4 cup (180ml) water
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 3/4 cup (170g) butter, sliced
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray. -
Cook Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with garlic salt until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. -
Assemble Casserole:
Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked ground beef on top of the rice. -
Add Liquids:
Pour in the beef consommé, French onion soup, and water over the beef and rice. Gently stir to combine. -
Add Butter:
Arrange the sliced butter evenly on top of the casserole mixture. -
Bake Covered:
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. -
Bake Uncovered:
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the rice is tender. -
Serve:
Fluff the casserole with a fork before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added richness, sprinkle grated cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyère, over the casserole during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Use low-sodium soups if you prefer less salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg