Description
This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner idea, packed with savory beef, caramelized onion flavor, and gooey melted cheese in every bite. It’s an easy recipe that works perfectly for a quick dinner, meal prep, or cozy family gathering. Whether you’re craving a weeknight classic or searching for hearty food ideas that don’t require much cleanup, this creamy casserole is a must-try. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and reheats beautifully — exactly what you need in your collection of dinner ideas and easy recipes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of onion soup
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onions (if using) and cook until soft. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Reduce heat and mix in French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Stir in the cooked rice and combine thoroughly.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.
9. (Optional) Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the cheese top.
10. Remove from oven, rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Always use cooked rice — raw rice won’t cook through and will make the casserole watery.
Draining the beef well is key to avoiding excess grease in the final dish.
For added depth, use Swiss or Gruyère cheese instead of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef casserole, easy dinner, rice casserole, French onion, comfort food