French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
This comforting casserole combines savory ground beef, tender rice, and sweet caramelized onions, all topped with gooey cheese for a delightful family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people. 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions. Cook on medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- In your prepared baking dish, mix together cooked rice, browned beef, caramelized onions, and beef broth until evenly combined.
- Top the mixture with shredded Swiss and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle extra thyme if desired.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg