Description
Comfort meets convenience in this cheesy hamburger rice casserole, a hearty one-pan meal that promises pure satisfaction. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and fluffy rice combine to create a delicious dinner perfect for hungry families seeking a quick and tasty solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains and Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Blend uncooked rice into the mixture, ensuring even distribution, then pour in milk and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly for consistent cooking.
- Generously top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese, covering the entire surface for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt completely and the rice to become tender.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the casserole and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, fresh touch before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess fat from ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Use long-grain white rice for the best texture and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like monterey jack or pepper jack for added flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, replace cream of mushroom soup with a gluten-free alternative or homemade white sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg