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Recipe Index » Ingredients » Beef » Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

Published by Meaghan on May 23, 2014 | last updated on February 7, 2022.

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A perfect, quick & easy weeknight meal, comfort food like this flavorful Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole is studded with kid friendly veggies and a creamy cheesy topping, making it a dinner kids will love and the answer to many a busy parent’s prayers. 

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

I really have to give a nod to casseroles.

I love them…not just because they’re easy, but because they were some of the first things I ever started cooking.

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

Quick and easy casseroles are wonderful if you’re on a budget.

I also love them because they’re so easy to make “my own”, and typically I’ve always got to put my own spin on things. I’m a tweaker, and I can’t not tweak a new recipe.

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

Casseroles are also a life-saver on busy weeknights.

I’m trying to get everybody where they need to go, homework done, some gym time in, AND I’ve still got to get a hot, hearty meal on the table before bed time?

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

<Enter, you guessed it, a casserole> Hello, friend.

And this ground beef recipe one’s destined to be your BFF. I kid you not, my little ravagers didn’t save me a single bite the first time I made it. My husband even had the nerve to ask me if I was making more- like a second batch. He went as far as to as my price to make another dish of it that night (I didn’t charge, it’s not hard but he doesn’t need to know that).

I’ve heard of engagement chicken, but this right Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole should be called engagement casserole!

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

If you have a pound of ground beef, you’ve got dinner. This cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is a perfect one stop shop for a weeknight meal.

Shoot, it will still be good on a Saturday or Sunday. Dinner shouldn’t be stressful on the weekends either 🙂

Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

Enjoy every last bite of this quick and easy casserole.

 

Other Tasty Ways To Combine Ground Beef & Rice:

  • Cheesy Beef & Broccoli Rice Skillet
  • Cheeseburger Fried Rice
  • Creole Beef & Rice Bowls
  • Korean Beef & Rice Bowls

Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole

An easy casserole, this cheesy dish features ground beef & rice with a heaping helping of veggies thrown in for a whole meal in a simple dinner bake.
4.18 from 29 votes
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Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 595kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 14 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup of rice cooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt pepper, oregano, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and, stirring often, saute for a few minutes- until they've become tender and translucent.
  • Add the ground beef and garlic. Brown the ground beef completely, drain, and return to the skillet.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and spice the beef with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
  • Stir in the rice, peas, tomato sauce, broth, and 1 cup of cheese. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer everything to a 9×13 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, or yogurt, with the remaining cup of cheese.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and spread the cream/cheese mixture evenly over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

recipe adapted from Hungry Little Girl

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Pictures Updated 1/15/2017

 

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  1. Lori says

    May 23, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Casseroles really are great! Looks good!

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  2. Audrey says

    May 24, 2014 at 1:37 am

    Mmmm casseroles are the best! I wouldn’t have thought to put in sour cream or Greek yogurt, but it sounds like a great idea. Must try it!

    Reply
    • Acacia says

      April 13, 2019 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I threw in a handful of diced bell pepper as well just for added flavor. My family loved it!

      Reply
      • 4sonsrus says

        April 13, 2019 at 12:41 am

        Diced bell pepper would be a perfect addition. Thanks for sharing with everyone, Acacia!

        Reply
  3. Lily says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    Another dish I know my boys will love, I’m seeing a pattern here lol. Anything with meat, cheese and sauce = happy boys! Thanks and have a great day:)

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      January 20, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      You’ve pretty much nailed down my formula for fuss-free dinners, lol 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tracy says

    April 16, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Can this be frozen??

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    • 4sonsrus says

      April 16, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I haven’t ever frozen it, because I didn’t think it would freeze well. I have made it ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before though with success. If you do end up trying it Tracy- let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  5. Vernae says

    May 5, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    4 stars
    This is by far one of the best one-dish meals I have tried. The cheese sauce was awesome I added crunched up French’s fried onions with the sour cream and cheese!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    July 15, 2018 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    This was soooo good! We are going to try it with corn instead of peas next time!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      July 19, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      Oh, that’s a great idea! I’ll have to give it a go next time around. I can taste it now…

      Reply
  7. Nicole says

    August 14, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    What kind of rice did you use?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Traditional ‘white rice’ never turns out for me when I’m just cooking simple rice by itself, so the only rice I ever keep on hand is either jasmine or basmati. Although any of the three should work just fine in this recipe!

      Reply
      • Genise says

        October 29, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        2 stars
        Not my favorite. The sour cream curdled with the cheddar and came out grainy. Maybe leave out the sour cream next time.

        Reply
  8. Angela says

    December 8, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Oooooooh la aweeeeeeee
    That’s gooooooooooooo stuff!!
    Thank u so much😋😋

    Reply
  9. Mimi says

    April 28, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    just made this today it’s freaking delicious and everyone loves it! Just added a couple more veggies kept everything else the same. 4-28-19

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    • 4sonsrus says

      April 28, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      So glad everyone loved it, Mimi. You can never really go wrong with extra veggies!

      Reply
  10. Crystal says

    November 19, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      November 19, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks, Crystal. So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  11. Shelly says

    December 16, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    4 stars
    This was good. I mixed in Campbell’s Cauliflower Soup 1/2 into beef mixture 1/2 into Sour Cream /Cheese for topping. Fried Onions on top last 5min. The peas were best, plus I added sautéd diced carrots. Omitted the tomato sauce as the soup had tomato puree in it.

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  12. Anne says

    February 8, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    The casserole was excellent. I did make modifications though. I used cauliflower rice instead, reduced the tomato sauce to half the can, and used chicken bouillon cube instead of broth. Delicious:)

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    • 4sonsrus says

      February 9, 2020 at 1:31 am

      Thank you, Anne for sharing your changes! Love the idea of subbing cauli rice for regular to reduce the carbs.

      Reply
  13. Danielle Chudyk says

    February 17, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    We’re gonna try this this week. Looks great!
    Is it one cup of cooked rice or one cup of dry rice that you cook (and then end up with about 3 cups of cooked rice in the casserole)?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      February 17, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      It’s one cup of cooked white rice. I usually use basmati or jasmine (because they cook quickly, which is convenient) but regular cooked white rice will work too.

      Reply
  14. phillip james says

    May 13, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    bake covered or uncovered

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      May 13, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Uncovered!

      Reply

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