Healthy French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for Dinner Tonight
The savory taste of French onion soup combined with hearty ground beef and rice in this comforting casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef – lean
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic salt – or to taste
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans French onion soup
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups long grain white rice – uncooked (not minute rice)
- ¾ cup butter – 1 ½ sticks, cut into slices
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, add ground beef and garlic salt to season. Cook and crumble ground beef until browned and cooked through.
3. In the prepared baking dish, add uncooked rice and cooked ground beef. Pour in the beef consomme, French onion soup, and water. Stir until well combined.
4. Cut butter into slices and evenly place over the top of the casserole mixture.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes.
7. Once done, fluff the casserole with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
To make cleanup easier, prepare this dish in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet from start to finish.
For a cheesy version, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking and top with 1½ cups shredded or sliced cheese such as provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella.
Add a crunchy topping like crispy onions or jalapeños during the last 10 minutes of baking for added texture and flavor.