Description

A rich, savory, ultra-comforting casserole made with ground beef, French onion soup, and perfectly baked rice. A nostalgic, family-friendly classic that delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
2 cups beef broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup crispy fried onions
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with garlic powder and diced onions; drain excess fat.
In the baking dish, combine uncooked rice, browned beef, French onion soup, and beef broth; stir well.
Top evenly with sliced butter.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
In the final 5 minutes, sprinkle crispy fried onions and mozzarella on top; bake until golden.
Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use long-grain rice for the best texture. Drain beef well to avoid greasiness. For stronger French onion flavor, add caramelized onions or mushrooms.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
Calories: 485
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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