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Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

Hearty ground beef and rice casserole topped with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners and comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and bell pepper, cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking apart with wooden spoon, cook 6-8 minutes until completely browned.
  5. Season beef mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, stirring to distribute evenly.
  6. Add uncooked rice to skillet, stir with beef mixture, cook 2-3 minutes to lightly toast rice.
  7. Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes with juice, bring mixture to gentle boil.
  8. Transfer entire mixture to prepared baking dish, spread evenly across bottom.
  9. Cover tightly with foil, bake 35-40 minutes until rice is tender and absorbed most liquid.
  10. Remove foil, sprinkle both cheeses evenly over top, bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  11. Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days before baking. For extra flavor, add frozen corn or diced jalapeños. Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven.