Description
A cozy, savory, and ultra-comforting French onion–inspired ground beef and rice casserole loaded with caramelized onion flavor, melty cheese, and hearty beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onion and cook until golden and caramelized.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, and French onion soup.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake 10 more minutes until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use caramelized onions for deeper flavor. You can substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère for a classic French onion twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: french onion casserole, ground beef rice casserole, beef rice bake, comfort food