Hamburger and Rice Casserole
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Hamburger and Rice Casserole
Description
The recipe begins with browning lean ground beef and onions along with garlic to build a savory foundation. Excess fat is drained for balance. The mixture is combined in a casserole dish with uncooked jasmine rice, beef broth, and French onion soup. Water is added to ensure enough moisture for baking.
Butter pieces are placed on top to enrich the casserole as it bakes covered with foil, preventing dryness. Followed by uncovered baking to finish the rice texture. Fluffing after baking separates the grains and evens out the mixture.
The casserole is a hearty, one-dish meal best served hot, and garnishing with parsley or green onions adds fresh color and subtle flavor. Optional chopped vegetables can be added directly without pre-cooking, offering versatility.
Storage suggestions include refrigerating leftovers up to three days and reheating in microwave or oven. Ground turkey or chicken can replace beef, and brown rice can be used with adjusted liquid. The dish is flexible to accommodate different tastes and pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef I used 90%, lean
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 ½ cups white jasmine rice uncooked
- 21 ounces beef broth 2) 10.5 ounce cans, low sodium
- 21 ounces French Onion Soup 2) 10.5 ounce cans, low sodium
- ⅓ cup water
- ¾ cup butter 1 ½ sticks, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F and lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil then add the ground beef and onions and brown over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes breaking the meat into small pieces as it sautés until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is soft .
- Then add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat mixture if necessary.
- In the prepared casserole dish, add the cooked ground beef mixture, uncooked rice, beef broth, French onion soup, and water and stir to combine.
- Place the slices of butter evenly around the top of the casserole and cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes then remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked completely.
- After baking, fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Add fresh chopped vegetables like mushrooms, peas, bell peppers, or zucchini directly to the casserole without pre-cooking.
- Ground turkey or chicken can substitute for the beef for a lighter protein option.
- Brown rice may be used but requires additional water and longer baking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in microwave or oven starting cold for even warming.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 531kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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