Description
This easy, cheesy hamburger rice casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner packed with savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and tender rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft.
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and any optional add-ins (bell peppers, mushrooms). Cook for 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed soup, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme until smooth.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix until evenly combined. Pour in the soup mixture and stir until creamy and well blended.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. For extra crispy cheese, bake 5 minutes longer.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture. Grate your own cheese for smoother melting. Add a splash of milk if mixture looks dry before baking. Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free condensed soup. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
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