Go Back Email Link

French Onion Ground Beef And Rice Casserole

A hearty, no-fuss casserole with ground beef, long grain rice, French onion soup, and butter. Rich, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 450g lean ground beef
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon garlic salt to taste
  • 2 cans 10.5 oz each beef consomme
  • 2 cans 10.5 oz each French onion soup
  • 180 ml ¾ cup water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice uncooked
  • 170 g ¾ cup butter, sliced (1 ½ sticks)

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet with garlic salt over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks. Drain the fat if needed.
  • Spread the uncooked rice in the bottom of the baking dish. Add the cooked beef on top.
  • Add the beef consomme, French onion soup, and water. Stir gently to mix everything.
  • Place slices of butter evenly over the mixture.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Take off the foil and bake for 30 more minutes, until the top is golden and the liquid is mostly gone.
  • Let the casserole sit for a few minutes. Fluff it gently with a fork, then serve.