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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole loaded with vegetables, a hearty meal that is super nutritious and delicious. It's an easy dinner idea that is always a big hit with us. You can use any fresh or frozen vegetables you have around, plus any beans or pulses too for a filling dish. It's a great way to use up canned products you have in the cupboard, and it tastes absolutely delicious. Comfort food at its best!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 750 g ground beef (beef mince)
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 carrots
- ½ cup sweetcorn
- ½ cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cups beef stock (broth)
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley to garnish
- ½ cup rice
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat up the oil, add the onion and garlic, and fry gently until soft.
- Add the ground beef, and use a wooden spoon to break it, and stir until no longer pink and the water released is evaporated.
- Add the rice, beans, chopped carrots and sweetcorn, pour over the beef broth, and leave to cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets, and leave to cook again until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Season to taste and transfer to an oven-proof dish.
- Top with cheese and chopped tomatoes and bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for about 15 minutes or until the cheese had melted.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3620IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3620IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.