Cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is filled with cheese, ground beef, carrots, broccoli and rice. A delicious meal great for the whole family.
Cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is a meal my sister and I would make in the kitchen with our parents growing up. Not only was it a great way for us to spend time as a family but also a wonderful hands-on learning experience. Even the smallest hands are able to help pour or mix together ingredients.
Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole
Now that I have young kids of my own, having them in the kitchen with me is very important. It is such a great learning opportunity for them and for me. They are learning about food and measuring while I am learning more about them. Preparing a meal gives the kids such a sense of excitement and accomplishment. They love recounting their role in the meal we are about to eat. Being in the kitchen is one thing we all enjoy and have fun doing as a family.
One simple meal we like to make is this cheesy ground beef and rice casserole. The kids call it hamburger casserole. This simple ground beef recipe is filled with ground beef, cheese, carrots, broccoli and Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice Original. Ava, my oldest daughter, likes to help prepare the rice for the casserole and Uncle Ben’s makes this step as simple as cooking it in the microwave and then dumping into our bowl. My son, Major, likes to help with the cheese and, of course the most important part of stirring all of the ingredients together.
How to make ground beef and rice casserole:
- Cook Rice.
- Brown the ground beef and onion and then stir all of the ingredients together until combined.
- Pour in a casserole dish and top with extra cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
This casserole is so cheesy and hearty, it makes a great week night meal. Using Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice helps make this meal quick and easy, something that we all need during this busy time of year.
Tips for making Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
- I typically use white rice for this dish but brown rice will work also.
- If you don’t like broccoli, switch it up with diced peppers, diced mushrooms or leave them out.
I hope you enjoy this Beef and Rice casserole!
Enjoy! ~ Heather
More Delicious Casseroles
- Skillet Hamburger Casserole
- Cheesy Vegetable Casserole
- Cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole
- Asian Beef and Rice Casserole
Cheesy Ground Beef And Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 bags Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Original (or 4 cups cooked rice)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion , chopped
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups colby jack shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced or shredded carrots
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9x11 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off excess liquid and add chopped onion. Cook additional 3-4 minutes.
- Season beef with garlic salt and then remove from heat.
- Cook rice according to package.
- In a large bowl mix the beef and onion, rice, soup, carrots, broccoli and 1 1/2 cup cheese.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining half cup of cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes and serve immediately.
Just made this. BUT……I messed up. The rice said 4 cups and when I mixed it and it didn’t look the same and was dry I knew what I did. I measured 4 cups of uncooked rice, cooked it and used it all instead of measuring 4 cups of cooked rice. Added some extra cheese and some milk so it wouldn’t be too dry. It’s still in the oven so we’ll see. I’m giving it 5 stars cuz it looked soooo good. Will try again and use the right amount of rice. Sometimes…………
One pot dishes are my favorite to make. This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to give it a try this weekend.
Can I use frozen broccoli or frozen peas n carrots?
Yes, frozen broccoli would work. I would try to use smaller pieces so they cook well.
On the soup do you add water for each can of soup or just soup no water
I just add soup no water. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Making tonight. Made the full recipe, but its just me and the hubs. Do you think this will freeze well?
Hi Elissa! Yes, it freezes well. Just let it come to room temperature and then I like to cover with plastic wrap and then foil to freeze.
This looks delicious! Do you cook the broccoli and carrots first, or do they just cook in the oven? I want to make this for my 16 month old, so I want the veggies to be soft.
Hi Stephanie! They just soften in the oven. Hope you enjoy!
One can never have enough good, tasty ground beef recipes! This one looks SO good, and I know it’s something the whole family will love!
Thank you Karly. Yes, I love an easy ground beef recipe :0 Have a great weekend!!