Description
French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole is a rich, cozy one-dish dinner inspired by classic French onion soup, featuring tender ground beef, fluffy rice, caramelized onions, a creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add sliced onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup mix, and black pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss with the cheese of your choice, such as cheddar, if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and gluten-free onion soup mix (note: many mixes contain gluten; check labels).
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- To make it lighter, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese, or substitute with part-skim cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American (French onion-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole, French onion soup casserole, beef and rice casserole, onion soup, creamy casserole