Description
This hearty French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole combines lean ground beef with aromatic French onion soup and tender long grain rice. Baked to perfection with a buttery top, it’s a comforting one-dish meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
Liquids & Broths
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consommé
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans French onion soup
- ¾ cup water
Grains
- 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked, not instant)
Fats
- ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks), cut into slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and sprinkle garlic salt to season. Cook, crumbling the beef, until it is thoroughly browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Combine Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, add the uncooked rice and cooked ground beef. Pour in the two cans of French onion soup, two cans of beef consommé, and ¾ cup water. Gently stir all ingredients until well combined.
- Add Butter: Slice the butter sticks and evenly distribute the slices on top of the rice and beef mixture. This will help create a rich, tender texture during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the rice to cook and absorb the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes. This step helps develop a slight crust on top. For a cheesy and crispy topping, sprinkle shredded cheese on top during this step as suggested in the notes.
- Serve: Once finished, fluff the casserole gently with a fork to separate the rice and beef mixture. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole.
Notes
- For a cheesy and crispy topping, sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top after removing the foil, then bake uncovered.
- If you prefer less sodium, choose low-sodium soups and broth to reduce salt content.
- You can substitute water with low-sodium beef broth for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the beef consommé and French onion soup are gluten free or substitute with gluten-free broth and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: French Onion Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Rice Casserole, Easy Dinner, One-Pot Meal
