Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole 🧀🍲✨

A cozy, family-friendly dish—savory beef, creamy sauce, veggies, and gooey cheese baked together.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
3. Cook beef: Add ground beef, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
4. Mix casserole: Stir in cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, peas and carrots, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Mix well.
5. Layer: Spread mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
6. Bake: Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy warm.

Tips

• Extra creamy: Add a splash more sour cream or milk.
• Cheese swap: Try mozzarella or Pepper Jack for a twist.
• Make-ahead: Assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole—creamy, hearty, and golden comfort in every bite! 🧀🍲✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add extra veggies or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy casseroles.” • “Golden bake, creamy layers.”