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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: 5 New Easy Top

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a cozy, oven-baked dinner that brings diner-style comfort to busy weeknights. This easy casserole layers seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, a creamy French onion sauce infused with mushrooms, and melty mozzarella and Swiss cheese for a bubbly, golden topping. Perfect for feeding a family, it stores well and reheats beautifully. Simple prep, economical ingredients, and crowd-pleasing flavor in one comforting bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (halal)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss or provolone
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional topping: crispy fried onions, parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Season with garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and salt.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, and beef broth.
  5. Mix well, then transfer to the baking dish.
  6. Cover tightly with foil and bake 35-40 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella and Swiss on top, and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Add crispy fried onions or parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Halal-friendly option: verify the beef is halal-certified.
  • Substitute brown rice for white rice; increase liquid and time as needed.
  • Leftovers refrigerate 3-4 days; reheat well.
  • To freeze, assemble unbaked and freeze; bake from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes.
  • Cheese substitutions: cheddar, Gouda, or a mix for a stronger flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

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