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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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A comforting casserole combining browned beef, creamy soup, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking the meat up, until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup with the milk or broth, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked rice, the beef and onion mixture, half of the shredded cheddar, and the soup mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. For a crisper top, you can broil for 1 to 2 minutes watching closely so it does not burn.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for better texture and drain the browned beef to avoid a greasy casserole.

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