French Onion Beef Rice (Print Format)
Ground beef and rice baked with French onion spices and melted Swiss cheese, topped with crispy onions.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1.5 lb ground beef
→ Grains
02 -
1 cup uncooked rice
→ Produce
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
→ Dairy
04 -
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
05 -
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 -
4 tbsp butter
→ Oils and Fats
07 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings and Broths
08 -
1 packet French onion soup mix
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried thyme
→ Toppings
15 -
1 cup fried onions
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until translucent.
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Add ground beef to skillet and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook until fully browned, breaking meat into crumbles. Remove from heat and drain excess fat.
04 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine browned ground beef, uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly.
05 -
Grease bottom of prepared baking dish. Pour ground beef mixture into dish. Slice butter into small pieces and evenly distribute on top.
06 -
Cover dish tightly with foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
07 -
Remove foil, sprinkle Swiss and Parmesan cheese evenly over casserole, then bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until top is golden and rice is tender.
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Top casserole with fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes until onions are crisp.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
# Tips:
01 -
For enhanced flavor, brown the ground beef with a splash of Worcestershire sauce before mixing.