Name: Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color); 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 2½ cups beef broth; 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 cup frozen corn or peas; 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Description

A comforting, one-dish casserole combining savory ground beef, fluffy rice, tender vegetables, and melted cheese—perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

2½ cups beef broth

1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup frozen corn or peas

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and cook ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.

Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer.

Remove from heat and stir in frozen corn or peas.

Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until rice is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving for slightly firmer texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Beef