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Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

Cheesy hamburger rice casserole combines browned ground beef, tender long-grain rice, and cream of mushroom soup in an easy oven-baked dinner. A layer of sharp cheddar melts over the top before the casserole rests for 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened, for greasing
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 yellow onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the topping
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Cook the beef
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the softened butter.
  3. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onion, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onion is softened.
  4. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Assemble and bake
  1. In the prepared baking dish, stir together the rice, beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, broth, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  2. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Add the topping and rest
  1. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the casserole, and bake uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For even cooking, spread the rice mixture into an even layer and make sure the dish is tightly covered with foil. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezer-friendly for up to 3 months. Ground turkey can replace the ground beef if desired.