French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole 🧅🍲✨
A hearty, comforting casserole made with ground beef, rice, and the rich flavor of French onion soup. Simple to prepare and perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese (for topping)
Directions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven: 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion. Drain excess fat.
- Mix base: In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Pour mixture into prepared dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake: Bake 60–70 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Remove foil.
- Top: Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Return to oven for 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions. Enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
- Variation: Swap mozzarella for Gruyère or Swiss for a deeper onion-soup vibe.
- Serving idea: Pair with a crisp green salad or garlic bread.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
- Kcal: ~380 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole—comfort in every bite 🧅🍲✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you top it with mozzarella or Gruyère?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves casseroles.” • “Rich onion flavor, tender beef, creamy rice.”