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cheesy ground beef and rice casserole in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon on the side
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Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

This cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is a quick and easy, comforting weeknight meal. This cozy casserole is studded with kid friendly veggies and a creamy, cheesy topping. It's a kid approved meal that any busy parent will love serving up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 595kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

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.
    1 tbsp butter, 1 large onion
  • Add the ground beef and garlic. Brown the ground beef completely, drain, and return to the skillet.
    1 lb ground beef, 2 tsp minced garlic
  • Turn the heat down to medium and spice the beef with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
    salt
  • Stir in the rice, peas, tomato sauce, broth, and 1 cup of cheese. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
    1 14 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 cup of rice, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup frozen peas
  • 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.
    1 cup sour cream, 2 cups cheddar 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

  • Make sure to spray the casserole dish before baking for easy clean up!
  • Don't skip letting the casserole rest prior to serving. It gives the cheesy topping a chance to thicken and set a little.
  • If you are using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, make sure you are using plain Greek yogurt and not flavored!

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