French Onion Ground Beef Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Savory beef, onions, and rice baked with creamy soup and cheese for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing dinner.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Components

01 - 450 g ground beef
02 - 200 g cooked white rice
03 - 300 ml French onion soup (canned, 300 g / 10.5 oz)
04 - 300 ml cream of mushroom soup (canned, 300 g / 10.5 oz)
05 - 1 small onion, chopped (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

→ Toppings

09 - 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
11 - Chopped parsley or sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until well-browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - If using, add chopped onion to skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
06 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 33×23 cm casserole dish.
07 - Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
08 - Cover casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes until casserole is bubbling and golden.
10 - Allow to rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions as desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Using freshly cooked rice helps maintain a pleasant texture in the finished dish.
02 - For deeper flavor, caramelize the onion slowly before adding to the mixture.

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