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.