French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is built for the kind of meal people actually search for: clear ingredients, a direct method, and enough detail to avoid the common texture or timing mistakes.

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Why this recipe works

• A tight foil seal is important because the trapped steam cooks the rice evenly.
• Swiss cheese gives the most French-onion character; mozzarella is milder.
• Let the casserole rest before serving so the rice finishes absorbing the sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (190 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) condensed French onion soup
• 2 cups (475 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

How to make french onion ground beef and rice casserole

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

2. Step 2

   Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion 6 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Step 3

   Stir in the uncooked rice, condensed soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pepper. Transfer to the baking dish.

4. Step 4

   Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

5. Step 5

   Remove the foil. Sprinkle with cheese and crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until melted and bubbling.

6. Step 6

   Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Storage and reheating

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and use normal food-safety guidance for meat, seafood, dairy, and egg dishes. For recipes where crispness matters, use an oven, toaster oven, skillet, or air fryer rather than relying only on a microwave.

Recipe tips

• A tight foil seal is important because the trapped steam cooks the rice evenly.
• Swiss cheese gives the most French-onion character; mozzarella is milder.
• Let the casserole rest before serving so the rice finishes absorbing the sauce.

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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A cozy French onion ground beef and rice casserole with savory beef, tender rice, melted cheese and crisp onions for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (190 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) condensed French onion soup
• 2 cups (475 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion 6 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the uncooked rice, condensed soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pepper. Transfer to the baking dish.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Remove the foil. Sprinkle with cheese and crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until melted and bubbling.
6. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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