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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 595kcal

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

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