Best 7 Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a warm, hearty, and cheesy meal, look no further than cheesy ground beef rice casserole. This classic comfort food is a favorite among people of all ages, and it's easy to see why. The combination of tender ground beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese is irresistible. Plus, it's a snap to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you're sure to love this cheesy ground beef rice casserole recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY GROUND BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is filled with cheese, ground beef, carrots, broccoli and rice. A delicious meal great for the whole family.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Original ((or 4 cups cooked rice))
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion (, chopped)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups colby jack shredded cheese
1 cup diced or shredded carrots
2 cups chopped broccoli

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9x11 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off excess liquid and add chopped onion. Cook additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Season beef with garlic salt and then remove from heat.
  • Cook rice according to package.
  • In a large bowl mix the beef and onion, rice, soup, carrots, broccoli and 1 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining half cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1087 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93/7)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2-cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (I use Hunt's)
1/2 cup chicken broth (I dissolved 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules in 1/2 cup boiling water)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked whole kernel corn
1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese (2-cups), divided

Steps:

  • Lightly spray an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Partially brown ground beef seasoned with half the garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When meat starts to brown, stir in the onions and continue to cook until onions are tender, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and drain off any excess fat. Preheat oven to 350°F. Set the skillet back on the warm burner (no need to turn it on) and stir in the tomato sauce until incorporated, then stir in the broth. Stir in the rice, corn, additional seasonings to taste, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with the remaining cup of cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until hot and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This ground beef casserole with rice is the perfect casserole for using whatever you have lying around in your fridge.

Provided by Jennifer Shymanski

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper, tomato, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until pepper has slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Strain 1/2 of the liquid from the canned diced tomatoes into the mixture.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Simmer until some of the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 346.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHEESY GROUND BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is one of those comfort food dishes I created out of necessity because we were snowed in and this is what I had on-hand. Feel free to substitute whatever you've got or what you think might taste better, since the whole thing was a desperate measure anyway. I think this one turned out pretty darn good, though, even if I do say so myself. As an added bonus it came out pretty carb-friendly. The hot sauce isn't necessary, although I'd bump up some other spices in its place or this would probably be pretty bland.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, partly drained*
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (I use Tabasco, but whatever)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • *What I mean by "partly drained" with the mushrooms is to let the water run out but don't press down with the lid to squeeze the water out.
  • Brown ground beef and onions together until beef is browned; drain most of excess liquid (don't go nuts, just get what you can with a spoon).
  • Prepare instant rice according to package directions: bring water to a boil, then add rice. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir, cover, and let sit an additional 5 minutes.
  • Reserve about 1/2 cup grated cheese; combine all the rest of the ingredients in a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes; sprinkle reserved cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes or until melted.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 1309.6, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 34.3

CHEESY GROUND BEEF RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lbs ground beef (lowest fat amount possible)
2 onions, diced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 small can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream (I use fat free)
2 cups shredded cheese
salt, pepper, oregano
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350° F. 2.Spray a skillet with cooking spray and turn on the heat to high. 3.Roast the onions for a few minutes. 4.Add ground beef and garlic, brown the ground beef completely, turn heat to medium. 5.Spice with salt, pepper and oregano how you like it. 6.Add rice, peas tomato sauce, 1 cup cheese and broth, let simmer for 3 minutes. 7.Transfer everything into a casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes. 8.Meanwhile combine the rest of the cheese with the sour cream. 9.After 15 minutes bring the cheese/sour cream mixture on top of you casserole and bake for another 15 minutes.

CHEESY BEEF 'N' RICE



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"This herb-seasoned casserole is one dish that all six of our kids love," notes Gwen Bradshaw of Kennewick, Washington. Serve garlic bread and fresh spinach salad to round out the meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute rice and garlic in butter until golden brown. Stir in water, carrots, bouillon, parsley, salt, basil and onion. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beef. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes, stirring twice. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean, and use a good quality rice. You can also use fresh or frozen vegetables, depending on what you have on hand.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef. You want it to be cooked through, but not dry. Cook it over medium heat, and stir it frequently so that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your casserole. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, and peas. You can also use frozen corn or mixed vegetables.
  • Add some cheese. Cheese is a classic addition to ground beef and rice casserole. You can use cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a combination of both. Add it to the casserole during the last 10 minutes of cooking, or sprinkle it on top before baking.
  • Season the casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a casserole that the whole family will love.

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