Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole
A comforting and cheesy ground beef casserole perfect for a weeknight Main dish. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can Tomato sauce
- 1 10.75 ounce can Cream of mushroom soup condensed
- 1 cup Cooked rice
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper (if using) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cooked rice, milk, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also substitute other cheeses, such as Colby Jack or pepper jack.