This cheesy ground beef rice casserole recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's simple to make and can be tailored to your liking with different toppings or variations.
Ingredients
- 1 C. Cooked rice
- 1 lb. Ground beef
- 1 C. Chicken broth
- 2 Onion chopped
- 1 C. Sour cream
- 2 tsp. Garlic powder
- 2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz. Can tomato sauce
- 1 C. Frozen peas
- Salt pepper and oregano to taste
Instructions
- Add the ground beef and onions to a skillet over medium high heat, and saute until the beef is browned and onions have softened. Drain the excess fat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the broth, rice, tomato sauce, peas and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- Spread the mixture into a well greased baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Mix together the sour cream and remaining shredded cheese.
- Spread the mixture over the casserole, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.