Description
A comforting and delicious casserole made with rice, ground beef, and plenty of cheese. Perfect for a family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in cooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: rice and ground beef recipes, beef rice casserole, easy dinner recipes, one dish meals