Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole 🥩🍚🧀✨

A hearty, family-friendly casserole made with ground beef, rice, creamy mushroom soup, and plenty of cheese. This dish is simple, filling, and perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Optional: ½ cup sour cream for extra creaminess
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions

Directions 👩‍🍳

1. Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Mix base: In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, rice, mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
3. Assemble: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly on top.
4. Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions. Enjoy warm.

Tips

• Extra flavor: Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
• Variation: Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for a different twist.
• Serving idea: Pair with a crisp salad or garlic bread.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
• Kcal: ~390 per serving

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole—creamy, hearty, and family-approved 🥩🍚🧀✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add sour cream or keep it classic?”
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