Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: Three Easy Ways to Make It

Introduction: A comforting and filling dish, Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. Whether you’re in a rush and need a quick dinner, looking to make use of pantry staples, or want to prepare everything from scratch for that extra homemade touch, this recipe has three variations to suit your needs. Each method is easy to follow and delivers a cheesy, savory casserole that everyone will enjoy.

Quick Recipe:
Ingredients:

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup uncooked rice

1 ½ cups water

1 cup sliced carrots

1 lb cooked ground beef

Slices of cheddar or Colby Jack cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×9″ baking dish.

In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, uncooked rice, water, sliced carrots, and cooked ground beef.

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake for 90 minutes.

Top with cheese slices and bake a few more minutes until melted.

Semi-Homemade Version:
Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 can Pacific Foods Mushroom Gravy

½ cup milk

1 cup uncooked rice

1 lb cooked ground beef

1 cup sliced carrots

Slices of Colby Jack or medium cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×9″ baking dish.

Whisk water, mushroom gravy, and milk in a bowl.

Combine the mushroom mixture, uncooked rice, cooked ground beef, and sliced carrots in a bowl.

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 90 minutes.

Add cheese slices on top and return to the oven until melted.

From Scratch Version:
Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 minced onion

2 minced garlic cloves

2 cups minced white button mushrooms

2 tbsp flour

1 cup cream

1 cup chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup uncooked rice

1 lb cooked ground beef

1 cup sliced carrots

Slices of cheddar or Colby Jack cheese

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