🍚🥩 Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole – Creamy, Hearty & Family Favorite! 🧀

🍚🥩 Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole – Creamy, Hearty & Family Favorite! 🧀

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is rich, creamy, and full of flavor — made with tender rice, seasoned beef, and gooey melted cheese. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or an easy make-ahead meal! ❤️

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🥘 Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp paprika

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups beef broth

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
3️⃣ Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, beef broth, mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1½ cups of shredded cheese.
5️⃣ Mix in the cooked beef mixture, then pour everything into the prepared baking dish.
6️⃣ Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7️⃣ Uncover, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
8️⃣ Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy! 🍽️

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⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins

🔥 Cook Time: 60 mins

🕒 Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

🍴 Servings: 6

⚡ Calories: ~470 kcal per serving

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💛 Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying — this casserole is comfort food at its best! 🧀🥩🍚

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