French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
If you’re craving a comforting and hearty dish, this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is your perfect solution! Combining the rich flavors of French onion soup with tender ground beef and fluffy rice, this casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Its warm, savory goodness will wrap you in a cozy embrace with every bite. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—just gather your ingredients, mix them together, and let the oven do the work. Enjoy leftovers throughout the week or freeze for later; this dish is as versatile as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic salt (to taste)
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) beef consume
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) French onion soup
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks, sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with garlic salt until cooked through.
- In a baking dish, combine uncooked rice and cooked beef. Pour in French onion soup, beef consume, and water; stir until mixed.
- Top with sliced butter for added richness.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes to retain moisture.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until crispy on top.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg