Description
A comforting, one-dish wonder featuring seasoned ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and tender rice baked in a luscious creamy sauce under a golden cheese crust. This hearty casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey for lighter fare): Aim for a good quality beef for the best flavor.
- 1 cup Chopped Mushrooms (fresh or canned): Fresh mushrooms can enhance the taste; I love using cremini for a richer flavor.
- 1 small Onion, diced: It adds sweetness and depth to the dish. Yellow onions are ideal here.
- 1 cup Uncooked White Rice: Medium- or long-grain works well.
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz): Use a brand with no added preservatives for a cleaner taste.
- 2 cups Beef Broth: Homemade is best, but low-sodium store-bought is also acceptable.
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream: Full-fat gives the best results, but you can opt for Greek yogurt as a substitute.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder: Fresh minced garlic can also be used for an extra kick.
- Salt and Pepper, to taste: Freshly cracked Pepper makes a world of difference!
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional): Who can resist a cheesy crust?
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.,Brown Beef: In skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion until no pink remains. Drain fat.,Sauté Mushrooms: Add garlic and mushrooms to beef. Cook 5-6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.,Combine: Transfer beef mixture to baking dish. Stir in uncooked rice and broth.,Make Sauce: Whisk together soup, sour cream, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Fold into beef mixture.,Bake Covered: Tightly cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes.,Add Cheese: Uncover, sprinkle cheeses evenly. Bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.,Rest & Serve: Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Rice Tip: Rinse rice for fluffier texture if desired,Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours before baking (add 5 mins cook time),Mushroom Swap: Use wild mushrooms for gourmet version,Spice It Up: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes to beef,Leftovers: Reheats beautifully with splash of milk
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg