Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole
Ground beef, rice, and cream of mushroom soup baked together with melted cheddar — the ultimate comfort casserole that feels like a hug on a plate. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center.
Step 2
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Pour rice, cream of mushroom soup, and 2 cups water into the skillet with the beef, then stir to combine.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 5
Cover with foil and bake for 18 minutes until rice is almost tender.
Step 6
Top with cheddar cheese, remove foil, and bake uncovered for 2 more minutes until cheese melts.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- aluminum foil
- wooden spoon
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