A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Ingredients
1lblean ground beef
1smallonion, diced
2clovesgarlic, minced
2cupscooked white rice
10.5ozcream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
1/2cupmilk or beef broth
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1teaspoonpaprika
Salt and pepper to taste
chopped parsley for garnish(Optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Brown beef and onion in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk together soup, milk/broth, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Combine rice, beef, half the cheese, and sauce in the baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Broil for 2 minutes for a crispy cheese topping (optional).
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.