Description
Comforting French onion ground beef and rice casserole brings together hearty flavors in one delightful dish. Savory beef, caramelized onions, and creamy rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 grams) lean ground beef
Liquids and Soups:
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) beef consomme
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) French onion soup
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) water
Seasonings and Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, sliced (1.5 sticks)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with non-stick spray at 425F (220C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with garlic salt and crumbling the meat thoroughly. Eliminate excess grease.
- Create an even layer of uncooked rice across the greased baking dish, then distribute the cooked beef uniformly.
- Gently cascade beef consomme, French onion soup, and water over the rice and meat mixture, carefully incorporating all liquids.
- Strategically place butter slices across the entire surface to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil, then transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Unveil the dish, removing the foil cover, and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the surface transforms into a rich golden-brown landscape.
- Extract from oven and allow a brief resting period. Tenderly fluff the rice with a fork, blending the caramelized elements and melded flavors before serving.
Notes
- Selecting lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat and creates a lighter, healthier casserole.
- Rinse rice before adding to remove extra starch, ensuring a fluffier and less sticky texture.
- Experiment with low-sodium soup options to control salt content for heart-conscious diners.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives can brighten the dish and add a vibrant flavor finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 606
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1160 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg