Description
Comfort meets convenience in this mouthwatering Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole, blending hearty ground beef with creamy cheese and fluffy rice. Family-friendly flavors merge in one satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Dairy:
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pantry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice
- 1 (10.75 ounces) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles until golden and thoroughly cooked. Drain excess fat completely.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and uncooked rice directly into the skillet. Stir ingredients together, ensuring rice is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and let simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure uniform cooking of rice.
- Preheat oven broiler to high temperature while rice finishes cooking.
- Transfer beef and rice mixture into a casserole dish, spreading evenly across the surface. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Position casserole under broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts and turns golden brown with slight crispy edges.
- Remove from broiler and season with salt and pepper according to personal preference. Allow casserole to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Enhance rice texture by rinsing uncooked rice before adding to the skillet, removing excess starch for fluffier results.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and monitoring added salt during seasoning.
- Boost vegetable content by incorporating diced bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach into the casserole for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg