Description

This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole blends caramelized onions, savory beef, creamy rice, and gooey cheese for the ultimate comfort food. A cozy one-dish dinner made with French onion soup, ground beef, and melty cheese that’s perfect for family meals, meal prep, or a weeknight favorite. Keyword-rich for: french onion ground beef casserole, easy beef rice bake, cheesy onion casserole.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 large yellow onions, sliced

1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup

1 cup beef broth

1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced yellow onions. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.

3. Add French onion soup and beef broth to the skillet. Stir in uncooked rice. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.

4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.

5. Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and Swiss cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This casserole gets even better the next day.

Use Gruyere cheese if you want a bolder flavor.

For added richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream with the broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 1/8 of casserole)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 75mg