Beefy French Onion Baked Rice Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
546 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beefy French Onion Baked Rice Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by mixing French onion soup and both condensed and reduced sodium beef broths with uncooked long grain white rice in a baking dish, topped with butter slices to enrich the cooking liquid. After baking covered for 30 minutes, a sautéed mixture of diced onion, ground beef seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper, and browned mushrooms with dried thyme is prepared on the stovetop. Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce can be added to boost umami flavor. Combining the beef mixture with baked rice and mozzarella cheese, then topping with fried onions if desired, finishes the dish ready for serving.
The cooking method infuses the rice with rich, beefy, and onion flavors while keeping grains tender yet separate. The layered ingredients offer a combination of soft rice and savory meat mingled with melted cheese and a crispy onion topping when used. It serves approximately eight, making it suitable for larger gatherings or meal prepping.
Serving warm as a main course with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables complements the richness. Adjust seasoning as preferred, and feel free to portion the casserole into multiple servings for flexibility.
The recipe provides options for using different types of beef broth to control sodium levels without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz each) cans French Onion Soup we use Campbell's brand, condensed
- 1 (10 oz) can beef broth we use Campbell's brand, condensed
- 10 oz beef broth fill up the empty condensed beef broth can, reduced sodium
- 2 cups long grain white rice this is UNcooked rice
- 1/2 cup butter cut into slices, unsalted
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3/4 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz mushroom cremini/baby bella or white button mushrooms will work, sliced
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce optional but recommended, reduced sodium
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional but recommended
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 - 3 oz fried onions optional but recommended, French's brand
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9x13” baking dish.
Start the rice
- In the prepared baking dish, combine French onion soup and condensed beef broth. Take the empty condensed beef broth can and fill it with the reduced sodium beef broth, and pour it into the baking dish. Stir in rice.
- Lay slices of butter on top of the rice/soup mixture.
First bake
- Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Cook onion/beef/mushroom mixture
- While rice is baking, heat a large skillet over MED heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil, and add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Remove to a plate.
- Increase heat to MED HIGH, then add ground beef, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook, crumbling the beef as it cooks, for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain, then return skillet to the stovetop.
- Add sliced mushrooms and dried thyme, cooking until mushrooms are golden brown. Add cooked beef and onion back to the skillet combining with the mushrooms, then stir in the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce (if using).
Combine with the partially baked rice
- After the rice has baked for 30 minutes, remove dish from the oven, but leave the oven on. Uncover and stir in the beef and mushroom mixture.
Second bake
- Return baking dish (uncovered this time) to the oven and bake another 25 minutes.
Add topping
- Remove dish from oven, but leave the oven on. Top dish with mozzarella cheese and fried onions (if using).
Final bake
- Return to the oven and bake another 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and fried onions are golden brown.
Notes
- This recipe is estimated to serve about 8 people but can be portioned to serve any number.
- Using a mix of condensed and reduced sodium beef broth balances bold flavor with less salt.
- Substituting all condensed or all reduced sodium beef broth is acceptable based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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