Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole - Quick Ground Beef Recipes
There’s something deeply comforting about a casserole that bubbles away in the oven while the kitchen fills with the smell of melted cheese and hearty beef. This cheesy hamburger rice casserole is the kind of dish you make when you want dinner to feel like a warm hug. It’s simple, filling, and doesn’t ask for any complicated steps, which means you can actually enjoy the process without juggling ten pots at once.
I’ve been making variations of this for years. Sometimes I swap in brown rice when I’m feeling like a grown-up, other times I toss in extra veggies to make it feel a bit healthier, but the cheesy, beefy goodness always stays. It’s the sort of recipe that works whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want leftovers that taste even better the next day.
If you’re looking for quick ground beef recipes that deliver big on flavor, you’ll love this one. It’s one of those ground beef recipes you’ll keep in your back pocket for busy nights. Whether you’re into an easy ground beef recipe that’s comforting, a ground beef recipe healthy enough for weekday dinners, or something that could easily be adapted into ground beef soup recipes or even keto ground beef recipes, this one’s flexible enough to make everyone happy.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, then sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice to the beef mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.