Description
A cozy, creamy French onion beef and rice casserole with caramelized onions, tender beef, and melted cheese—a perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup French fried onions or extra shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt butter in skillet; cook onions 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
3. Add ground beef; cook until browned and drain.
4. Stir in garlic, thyme, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper; cook 1–2 minutes.
5. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and half the cheese.
6. Add beef and onion mixture; mix well.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Sprinkle remaining cheese and optional fried onions.
9. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts.
10. Let rest 5 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
Add vegetables like mushrooms, peas, or bell peppers.
Use a mix of cheeses for extra creaminess.
Prepare ahead and bake from chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85