Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Description:
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is pure comfort food! Juicy, seasoned ground beef and tender rice are baked in a rich, creamy sauce made with sour cream and cream of mushroom soup, then topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Ground beef	1 lb
Onion, chopped	1 medium
Garlic, minced	2 cloves
Salt	1 tsp
Black pepper	1/2 tsp
Paprika	1 tsp
Cream of mushroom soup	1 can (10.5 oz)
Sour cream	1 cup
Milk	1/2 cup
Cooked white rice	1 1/2 cups
Shredded cheddar cheese	2 cups
Frozen peas (optional)	1/2 cup
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)	1 tbsp

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease.

Step 3: Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Add the cooked beef mixture, rice, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in frozen peas if you’re using them.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

Step 5: Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese has melted to a golden brown.

Step 6: Serve
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.