Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole

Here’s a cozy and budget-friendly recipe for an Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole — made with simple pantry staples, it’s creamy, satisfying, and family-approved!

🍲 Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min

🕒 Cook Time: 45 min
🍽️ Serves: 4–6

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

• 2 ½ cups beef broth or water + bouillon

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Ground Beef:
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

3. Mix Casserole Base:
   In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, uncooked rice, beef broth, cream soup, cheese, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

4. Bake:
   Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5. Add Cheese & Finish:
   Remove foil, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake uncovered for 5–10 more minutes, until bubbly and golden.

6. Serve:
   Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

🍴 Optional Add-Ins:

• Frozen mixed vegetables or corn

• A can of diced tomatoes (drained)

• Dash of hot sauce or Cajun seasoning for a kick