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!
Ingredients
- 750 g ground beef (beef mince)
- 1 onion large
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 carrot
- ½ cup sweetcorn
- ½ cup black beans cooked
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cups beef stock broth
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup tomato chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- parsley fresh, 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.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
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.