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Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

Cheesy hamburger rice casserole is a one-dish dinner with seasoned ground beef, fluffy long-grain rice, and cheddar baked until bubbly and crusty at the edges. This ground beef rice bake uses cream of mushroom soup for a creamy texture and finishes uncovered for golden cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hamburger rice casserole base
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 2.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 salt to taste
  • 0.25 black pepper to taste
  • 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Prep and heat
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef with onion over medium-high heat, then drain the fat.
Season the beef
  1. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Spread the uncooked long-grain white rice in the baking dish and top with the beef mixture.
Make the sauce and assemble
  1. Whisk cream of mushroom soup with beef broth until smooth, then pour evenly over the beef and rice.
  2. Cover tightly with foil and bake 35 minutes at 350°F.
Bake until golden
  1. Uncover, stir gently, and top with shredded sharp cheddar.
  2. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes at 350°F until the cheese is golden.
Rest and serve
  1. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, keep the foil tight during the first bake so the rice steams and cooks through evenly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat in the oven or microwave until hot. Freezing is yes—freeze portions up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat sharp cheddar and low-sodium beef broth.