Description
Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is a creamy, five-ingredient weeknight comfort dish that’s hearty, budget-friendly, and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (or 3 cups cooked rice for faster prep)
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (if using).
- Add rice and liquid: Stir in uncooked rice and water (or broth). Bring to a light simmer.
- Add soup: Mix in the cream of mushroom soup and stir until well combined.
- Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. (If using cooked rice, reduce liquid to ½ cup and simmer just 10 minutes.)
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 3–5 minutes until melted and gooey.
- Serve: Fluff lightly and garnish with parsley. Serve warm for the ultimate cozy meal.
Notes
- You can use cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
- For faster prep, use 3 cups cooked rice instead of uncooked rice.
- Lighten it up by using lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
- If you want a thicker casserole, simmer a bit longer to reduce excess moisture.
- To bake instead of stovetop, transfer to a casserole dish, cover, bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole, hamburger rice casserole, creamy casserole, beef and rice, weeknight dinner