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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A simple and hearty casserole combining ground beef, rice, and a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with juice, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour or until rice is tender.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Return to oven uncovered and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of milk to the soup mixture before baking. Feel free to substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor profile.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Method: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
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