Description
Hearty French onion beef rice casserole blends classic comfort with rich, savory flavors. Caramelized onions, tender beef, and creamy rice create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Liquid and Soup Base:
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces or 298 grams each) beef consume
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces or 298 grams each) French onion soup
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) water
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter (1.5 sticks), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- In a large skillet, thoroughly cook ground beef with garlic salt, breaking it into uniform crumbles until no pink remains.
- Transfer the beef to the prepared baking dish and combine with rice, incorporating soups, broth, and water until evenly mixed.
- Strategically distribute butter slices across the surface, allowing them to melt and infuse rich flavor throughout the casserole.
- Tightly cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, creating a steamy environment for even cooking.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the top to develop a golden, slightly crispy texture and ensuring the entire dish is heated thoroughly.
- Remove from the oven and gently fluff the casserole with a fork, releasing the aromatic blend of ingredients and preparing it for serving.
Notes
- Customize Beef Choice: Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options that maintain the dish’s hearty texture.
- Enhance Rice Variety: Use brown rice or quinoa for added nutritional value and a nutty flavor profile that complements the savory beef.
- Smart Seasoning Trick: Sprinkle caramelized onions or French onion soup mix over the top before final baking to intensify the onion flavor and create a crispy golden crust.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the entire casserole in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready – perfect for busy weeknight meals or meal prep strategies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg