✨ Introduction
This hearty casserole 🍲 blends tender ground beef 🥩, earthy mushrooms 🍄, creamy cheese 🧀, and fluffy rice 🍚 into one comforting dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍚 2 cups cooked rice
- 🥩 300 g ground beef or sausage
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍄 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 🧀 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 🥣 ½ cup cream or milk
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- 🌿 Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 🥘 In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 🍄 Add mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- 🍚 In a bowl, mix cooked rice, beef mixture, cream, and half the cheese.
- 🥄 Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- 🔥 Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use chicken or turkey instead of beef 🐔🦃.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies 🌿🫛.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
- Serve with salad or crusty bread 🥗🥖.
📚 History
Rice casseroles are beloved worldwide—from Moroccan tajines 🇲🇦 to American bakes 🇺🇸. This version blends classic comfort with bold flavor.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from beef
- 🍄 Antioxidants from mushrooms
- 🍚 Energy from rice
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
🎨 Formation
Serve in deep plates with a sprinkle of herbs 🌿. Ideal for cozy dinners, Ramadan meals, or weekend gatherings 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Beef & Mushroom Rice Casserole is rich, savory, and satisfying—a one-dish wonder that brings comfort to every bite! 🍚🍄🥩✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Casserole fans
- 🥩 Meat lovers
- 🍄 Mushroom fans
- 🎉 Meal prep pros