Description
A hearty and comforting casserole combining ground beef, caramelized onions, rice, and a rich French onion-inspired flavor for a satisfying one-dish meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use caramelized onions from the previous day. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: french onion casserole, ground beef casserole, rice casserole, comfort food