French Onion Beefy Rice Casserole

A white baking dish with cheesy, beefy rice casserole.

5 from 1 vote

French Onion Beefy Rice Casserole

French Onion Beefy Rice Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is full of rich and savory flavors, and it is perfect for a cold winter night. The casserole is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time and baked later in a casserole dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese, ground beef, rice

Servings: people

Calories: 573cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $13

Equipment

9 x 13 casserole dish
skillet
cutting board & knife

Ingredients

16 ounces Laura's Lean 96% Lean/4% Fat Ground Beef
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
½ teaspoon thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ounce onion soup mix * one pouch
1 clove garlic
1 large vidalia onion sliced
2 cups beef broth
½ cup dry sherry wine
1¼ cups white long grain rice *only use this type
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup whole milk
1¼ cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese *your favorite type
1 tablespoon balsamic red wine vinegar

Instructions

Brown the Laura's Lean 96% Lean/4% Fat Ground Beef in a large skillet. Season the beef with the spices as it cooks. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
Melt butter in the same pot and cook onions for 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, and the chopped garlic; cook for an additional minute.
Add mushrooms, onion soup mix, beef broth, sherry wine, and rice to the pot and combine.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Cover pot and cook for 10 minutes without stirring.
Preheat an oven to 350℉.
Add in the ground beef, sour cream, milk, and half the cheese and stir to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Add remaining cheese and bake uncovered at 350℉ for 20 minutes.
Serve warm with an optional garnish of fresh parsley.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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