Description
Cheesy Beef & Rice Bake is an easy comfort casserole dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked, not instant)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build the base: Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 30 seconds. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Bake: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Rice Bake