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French Onion Ground Beef

Irresistible French Onion Ground Beef Casserole Comfort Food

A comforting French Onion Ground Beef casserole that's quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can be substituted with ground turkey
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice Day-old rice preferred
  • 10.5 oz Condensed French Onion Soup Try using homemade soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Consider Gruyère or provolone for variation
  • 2 tbsp Butter For browning the beef
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley Optional garnish
Optional Variations
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sauté and stir in
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Sauté and stir in
  • 1 cup Crispy Fried Onions Top the casserole with these before serving
  • 1 cup Quinoa Substitute for white rice
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Substitute for white rice
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Optional fragrant addition
  • 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary Optional fragrant addition
  • 1 cup Onion Gravy Replace part of the soup with gravy

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt about 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the ground beef and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute to ensure spices are evenly distributed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned beef with the cooked white rice, condensed French onion soup, and sour cream, stirring until well incorporated.
  5. Spread the beef and rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top of the casserole and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use day-old cooked rice for the best texture; add a splash of beef broth if mixture seems dry before baking.

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