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Ground beef broccoli rice casserole

1 ground beef broccoli rice casserole 208 208c52 0 99. This post may contain affiliate links. This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is easy to make with pantry ingredients like cream of mushroom soup.

Your family will LOVE this quick dinner recipe! Be sure to try my other rice casserole recipes that use chicken and broccoli, sausage and peppers, ham and broccoli, or chicken cordon bleu next! A casserole dish filled with cheesy ground beef and rice casserole. Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole On occasion, I’ll make a recipe where I know that I need to freeze any leftovers right away to keep myself away from them. This beefy, cheesy rice casserole is the ultimate way to use up the ground beef you have tucked away in your fridge or freezer. You’ll likely already have them all on hand, and there are tons of substitution options.

You can make this beef casserole days ahead of time and it makes a great freezer meal. You are going to love having this in your rotation. How to Make it Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium high heat. Italian seasonings as the beef cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed. Set the beef aside and cover with foil.

Add butter to the pot along with diced onions, cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. A pot filled with ground beef and diced onions being cooked. Add beef broth, butter, and rice. Reduce to a simmer and cover tightly. Refer to rice package for cooking time. Turn off heat, leave the cover on and let the rice stand for 10 minutes, any rice on the bottom of the pot will release.

A pot of uncooked rice and beef broth next to a pot of cooked rice and mushrooms. Add the ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and cheese. Use a silicone spatula and gently stir to combine. A pot showing the before and after shot of ingredients being mixed to make cheesy ground beef and rice casserole.

Short grain rice tends to be stickier. Regular rice has higher nutritional value and better flavor. You can also freeze the unbaked casserole for another day. To reheat, let it defrost in the fridge overnight.

Let it sit out for 30 minutes prior to baking. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Frozen leftovers can be microwaved for a quick lunch. A white plate with cheesy ground beef and rice casserole with a fork. This Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is easy to make with pantry ingredients like cream of mushroom soup! Try my other rice casserole recipes that use chicken or ham!

And check out all of my casserole recipes. And don’t forget to leave a review below this post! Sign up for my email list and I’ll send it over now along with weekly dinner recipes! And follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is easy, cheesy, and a pantry friendly meal that your family will love! Cream of mushroom soup and other staple ingredients come together for the creamiest casserole ever.

Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Mix in salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings as the beef cooks. Drain grease, transfer to a plate, and cover with foil. Melt 2 TBS butter in the same pot. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, replace the cover, and cook for 5-10 more minutes. Refer to rice package for exact cooking time. Do not stir the rice at any point. Turn heat off, leave the cover on, and let it stand for 10 minutes without stirring.

Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release. Add the ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and HALF of the cheese. Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. To make this ahead of time, assemble the casserole, cover, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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