French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and tender rice into a soul-warming dish. Baked to perfection and topped with creamy cheese, this one-pan wonder fills your home with an irresistible aroma that beckons family and friends to gather around the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it promises to satisfy both hunger and hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in rice and beef broth; add Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes for a golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg