Description
Bubbling, cheesy, and wildly comforting, this Easy French Onion Beef and Rice Casserole turns pantry staples into a weeknight win. Tender rice, savory ground beef, and French onion depth bake into a golden, creamy crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe, or cozy dinner ideas list. It reheats like a dream, doubles easily, and fits right into your breakfast ideas (hello, leftover brunch), healthy snack aspirations, and go-to food ideas when you need something satisfying fast.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cups cooked white rice
1 packet French onion soup mix (1 oz)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup beef broth
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess grease.
3. Stir in French onion soup mix until the beef is evenly seasoned.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, seasoned beef, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth; mix until creamy and uniform.
5. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish; top evenly with shredded cheddar.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes, until bubbly at the edges and golden on top.
7. Rest 5–10 minutes; garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Drain the cooked beef well to keep the casserole from turning greasy.
Warm, freshly cooked rice blends more smoothly and prevents clumping.
For extra creaminess, add up to 1/4 cup additional beef broth before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: quick dinner, easy casserole, French onion beef and rice, weeknight meal, comfort food, family-friendly, one-pan, rice casserole, easy recipe, dinner ideas