Description
French Onion Beef Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights and family gatherings. This deliciously hearty dish features tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich French onion soup, all baked to perfection in one pan. With its savory flavors and simple preparation, this casserole will not only satisfy your hunger but also warm your heart. In just a few easy steps, you can create a meal that serves eight people generously, making it a perfect choice for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) French onion soup
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) beef consommé
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- ¾ cup butter
- Garlic salt to taste
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with garlic salt until crumbled and cooked through.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the browned beef with uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef consommé, and water; mix well.
- Top the mixture with sliced butter evenly distributed across the surface.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until bubbly and hot.
- Fluff gently with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition. Always use uncooked long-grain rice for best texture; minute rice may turn mushy.