Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  8. Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Would you like a variation with taco seasoning or a creamy version with sour cream?

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