My entire family loved this dish. I plan on doubling the recipe next time
Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked rice (long-grain or jasmine rice works well)
2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Transfer the beef and rice mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the beef and rice mixture.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
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