French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A budget-friendly dish that combines ground beef, french onion soup mix, rice, and cheese. It is a freezer-safe and one-pot meal ideal for busy weeknights
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet for browning the ground beef
- 1 Baking Dish to transfer the mixture if baking
- 1 Pressure Cooker (optional) if you prefer a one-step cooking process
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef – use pound ground beef and brown it well
- 1 packet french onion soup mix
- 1 cup long-grain white rice – uncooked
- 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese – or gruyère/mozzarella
- 1 cup condensed beef broth – or reduced sodium beef broth
- 1 cup diced onions – with extra minced garlic as preferred
- Optional: diced tomatoes sliced mushrooms, taco rice, or gluten free taco rice for extra texture and flavor
Instructions
- Step 1
- Gather all the equipment and ingredients. Place the ground beef, french onion soup mix, rice, vegetables, and cheese on hand.
- Step 2
- Heat the large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and then the ground beef. Brown the meat and drain any excess fat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; stir until softened.
- Step 3
- Mix in the uncooked long-grain white rice, condensed beef broth, and french onion soup mix. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Stir in any extra ingredients like taco rice or gluten free taco rice if using.
- Step 4
- If baking, transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and any extra toppings such as diced mushrooms. Cover with foil if desired and bake until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 5
- Remove from heat or oven. Let the dish rest for a few minutes. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- This dish works well as a freezer-safe meal. Reheat in the microwave or oven with a splash of water.
- Adjust spices and add extra toppings to suit personal taste.