Description
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake, a heartwarming dish designed to satisfy your deepest cravings. Perfectly browned ground beef, melded with creamy sour cream, tangy tomato sauce, and a hearty mix of rice and green peas, all blanketed under a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, creates a casserole that’s as comforting as it is filling.Ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Serve it up with a side salad for a balanced meal, or enjoy it as is for a true indulgence. The flavors are rich, the preparation straightforward, and the result? Simply delicious.
Ingredients
1 C. Cooked rice
1 lb. Ground beef
1 C. Chicken broth
2 Onions, diced
1 C. Sour cream
2 tsp. Garlic powder
2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. Tomato sauce
1 C. Frozen green peas
Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions and ground beef until the meat is browned and onions are softened.
Add garlic powder and sauté for another 30 seconds. Drain excess grease.
Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce, cooked rice, green peas, chicken broth, and one cup of cheese. Simmer until the cheese melts.
Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 15 minutes.
Combine sour cream with the remaining cheese. Spread this mixture over the casserole. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 600