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Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the savory goodness of Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole, a delightful dish that combines tender beef, fluffy rice, and creamy cheese.


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 black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  5. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add some chopped bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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