French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe
This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g lean ground beef
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic salt or to taste
- 2 cans 10.5 oz each beef consomme
- 2 cans 10.5 oz each French onion soup
- 180 ml ¾ cup water
- 2 cups long grain white rice uncooked
- 170 g ¾ cup butter, sliced (1 ½ sticks)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic salt until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the uncooked rice and cooked ground beef evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Liquids: Pour the beef consomme, French onion soup, and water into the dish. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Add Butter: Distribute the sliced butter evenly on top of the mixture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden.
- Serve: Fluff the casserole with a fork before serving.