🧀 Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
Directions:
• Preheat the Oven
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Cook the Beef
In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
• Cook the Rice Mixture
Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
• Mix with Cheese & Cream
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese until creamy.
• Assemble & Bake
Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cheese is golden, melted, and bubbly.
• Serve
Slice into squares, garnish with fresh parsley (optional), and enjoy warm!