Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe

Here’s a simple, family-friendly Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole—comfort food that’s easy to make and not spicy.

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 cup uncooked white rice

• 2 cups beef broth (or water)

• 1 can (10–11 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup milk

• 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ cup frozen peas or corn (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Brown the beef
   In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Mix casserole
   In a large bowl, combine beef, uncooked rice, broth, soup, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well.

4. Bake
   Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
   Bake for 50–60 minutes, until rice is tender.

5. Add cheese
   Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered 10 minutes more until melted.

6. Rest & serve
   Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Helpful Tips

• Stir halfway through baking if your dish cooks unevenly

• For softer rice, add an extra ¼ cup broth

• Leftovers reheat well and thicken as they sit

Easy Variations

• Creamier: add ½ cup sour cream

• Veggie boost: add diced bell peppers or carrots

• Different cheese: Colby-Jack or mozzarella work well

If you want, I can also give you a one-pot stovetop version, a slow-cooker version, or a no-soup homemade sauce version.