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A golden brown Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole in a ceramic baking dish.

Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp sal t
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles.
  3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant; drain excess fat from the skillet.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef mixture, cooked rice, condensed soup, milk, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.
  9. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.