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