Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
1 packet French onion soup mix
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, Swiss, or preferred blend)
1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Stir thoroughly.
- Add the cooked ground beef and sour cream to the rice mixture; mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and bake for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Long-grain white rice works best for texture and flavor absorption.
- For a lighter version, omit sour cream or replace with Greek yogurt.
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Use gluten-free soup mix and broth for a gluten-free version.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
