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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.


French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a super easy dish to throw together.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

This hamburger and rice casserole takes about 20 minutes to prepare and then just under an hour to cook in the oven.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

This recipe produces one 9 x 13 inch casserole that serves up to 8 people.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

Ingredients You’ll Need for French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions

Optional Topping

  • fresh chopped parsley
french onion ground beef and rice casserole ingredients on a kitchen counter

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 Step by Step Instructions for Making French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

 STEP 1: 

To make this casserole, I started by dropping a pound of lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I broke the ground beef apart.

 STEP 2: 

I added some diced onions to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until the ground beef was fully browned.

 STEP 3: 

I added some salt, pepper and onion soup mix.

I stirred until the ground beef was well coated in the seasonings and then removed the skillet from the heat.

 STEP 4: 

I sprayed a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well with cooking spray.

I poured some uncooked instant rice into the bottom of the dish and spread it out evenly.

 STEP 5: 

I spooned the ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the rice.

I poured some beef broth evenly over the ground beef.

 STEP 6: 

I covered the dish with aluminum foil and placed it in the oven.

I baked the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes.

 STEP 7: 

After 40 minutes, I removed the dish from the oven and lifted off the foil.

I spooned some sour cream over the ground beef.

I spread the sour cream out evenly.

 STEP 8: 

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sour cream.

I sprinkled crispy fried onions on top of the cheese.

 STEP 9: 

I returned the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and continued baking the casserole until the cheese on top was fully melted.

 STEP 10: 

Then I removed the casserole from the oven and allowed it to rest for a few minutes.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

 STEP 11: 

I sprinkled some fresh chopped parsley over the casserole.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

Then the cheesy hamburger and rice casserole was ready to scoop and serve.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

The beef broth and onion soup mix give this casserole a ton of flavour.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

The crispy fried onions add flavour as well as a delightful texture.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

This dish combines everything I love about comfort food—easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

If you are looking for an easy ground beef casserole recipe the whole family will love, then you need to try this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole!

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How should I store this casserole?

  • Allow any leftovers to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

What substitutions could I make?

  • Ground Beef: Ground chicken or ground turkey could also be used for this recipe.
  • Beef Broth: Vegetable broth or chicken broth could also be used for this recipe but keep in mind they will change the flavour.
  • Sour Cream: You can leave the sour cream out if you prefer, but it does add a nice creaminess to the dish.
  • Shredded Mozzarella: A variety of cheeses could work well for this recipe including provolone and Swiss.
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with instant rice, ground beef, diced onions, onion soup mix, beef broth, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and crispy fried onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions

Optional Topping

  • fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Drop the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and break it apart.
  3. Add the diced onions to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking until the ground beef is fully browned.
  4. Add the salt, pepper and onion soup mix and stir until the ground beef is coated. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  6. Pour the uncooked instant rice into the bottom of the dish and spread it out evenly.
  7. Spoon the ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the rice.
  8. Pour the beef broth evenly over the ground beef.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  10. Place the dish in the oven and bake the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes.
  11. After 40 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and lift off the foil.
  12. Spoon the sour cream over the ground beef and then spread it out evenly.
  13. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sour cream.
  14. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions on top of the cheese.
  15. Return the dish to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is completely melted. 10 - 15 minutes.
  16. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
  17. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
  18. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 933mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 25g

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