Best 3 Easy Rice And Hamburger One Dish Dinner Recipes

Rice and hamburger is a classic combination that can be easily transformed into a variety of one-dish dinners. These dishes are perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. They are also great for potlucks and parties because they can be made ahead of time and reheated. Whether you are looking for a hearty and comforting casserole, a flavorful skillet meal, or a simple stir-fry, there is a rice and hamburger one-dish dinner recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE WITH RICE

Hamburger Casserole with Rice image

This creamy, cheesy Hamburger Casserole with Rice is an old-fashioned, easy dinner with just 15 minutes of prep! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced (or about 1 cup of frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut)
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, NOT diluted
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, NOT diluted
1 ¼ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups cooked rice ((I use 2 packages (8.8 oz each) of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice microwaved according to package instructions))
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed ((I use a 10-ounce package))
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed Corn Flakes cereal ((about 1 ¾ c. whole cereal before crushing))
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
In a separate bowl, stir together condensed soups, milk, salt, chives, pepper and garlic powder.
Add cooked rice, soup mixture and vegetables to the cooked beef. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.
In a small bowl, toss together Corn Flakes crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over top of the casserole.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, Calories 589.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, Fat 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 5.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.5 g

EASY AND QUICK HAMBURGER AND RICE DINNER

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This is a fast dinner. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand for a last minute supper. You can get creative and doctor this up a bit by adding green pepper or other vegetables.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger
1 yellow onions, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried onion
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (4 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Brown hamburger and onion over medium heat in a large skillet (one with a lid). Drain off excess fat.
Add the rice, tomato, water, salt and pepper. Mix well and cover pan with lid. Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Check halfway to see if you feel it needs a few tablespoons of water added. Stir and then sprinkle the cheese over top. Don't mix in, allow to melt over top while it finishes simmering.

EASY RICE AND HAMBURGER ONE DISH DINNER

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Super simple dish I came up with to use some hamburger. Mix and match veggies as your family desires. This is one of those dishes that even the kids will eat! It has a light Asian flair to it with out being "Chinese".

Provided by Cuistot

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger
1 tablespoon minced dry onion
1 tablespoon minced dried garlic
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup rice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups water
3 ounces match stick carrots
1 large red pepper, chopped

Steps:

Brown ground beef with garlic and onion, drain.
add bullion and remaining ingredients except vegetables.
You can substitute beef broth for the water and bullion. Adjust water as needed for they type of rice you're using.
Bring to a boil and let simmer until rice is done, remove from heat.
Add veggies, cover and let sit until vegetables are tender crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 528.4, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 14.4

Tips:

Use leftover cooked rice to save time.
Rinse the rice before cooking to remove the starch and prevent it from becoming sticky.
Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the rice and hamburger together.
Brown the hamburger over medium heat until it is cooked through.
Add the rice, water, and seasonings to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Serve the rice and hamburger with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

This one-dish rice and hamburger dinner is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and hamburger. The rice and hamburger are cooked together in a single skillet, which makes cleanup a breeze. This dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as onions, peppers, or corn. You can also add different seasonings, such as chili powder or cumin. No matter how you choose to prepare it, this one-dish rice and hamburger dinner is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.