Description
Cheesy hamburger rice casserole merges hearty ground beef with creamy rice and melted cheese for a comforting family meal. Midwestern home cooks appreciate this simple, satisfying dinner that brings warmth to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains:
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) long grain rice
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1–2 cups (240–480 milliliters) shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 cans (10 ounces or 284 grams each) cream of mushroom soup
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy, then set aside at room temperature.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C), ensuring rack is positioned in the center.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking meat into small crumbles and cooking until no pink remains. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup and sour cream in a spacious mixing bowl until completely smooth and well integrated.
- Fold cooked rice, browned beef, and diced onions into the creamy sauce mixture, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Grease a standard rectangular baking dish and transfer the meat and rice mixture, spreading it into an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the entire surface of the casserole, covering completely.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling topping.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, then serve hot and enjoy the comforting meal.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Consider using brown rice for added nutritional value and a nutty flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for unique taste dimensions.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using cream of mushroom soup specifically labeled gluten-free and checking all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg