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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting, one-pan bake that layers savory ground beef, caramelized onions, French onion soup, and fluffy rice, all topped with gooey melted cheese—a perfect hearty dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced (≈½ cup)

2 cups cooked rice (any variety)

1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup (or homemade)

½ cup beef broth (or water)

1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra umami)

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)

1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. Brown Beef & Onion: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink (5–7 min). Drain fat, add onion, and sauté until softened (~3–4 min).
  2. Mix & Transfer: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). In a bowl, combine beef mixture, cooked rice, French onion soup, beef broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper. Stir well. Transfer to a greased 9×9‑inch casserole dish.
  3. Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Dot with butter if desired.
  4. Bake: Cover with foil and bake 20–25 min. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 min until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  5. Rest & Serve: Let cool a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or herbs if desired.

Notes

Mix in veggies like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for added nutrition.

Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or sausage for flavor variation.

Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

Use gluten-free soup/broth for a gluten-free version.

To reheat, cover and warm at 350 °F (175 °C) ~10–15 min or microwave portions until hot.

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