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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: A Hearty Family Bake

A spoonful of French onion ground beef and rice casserole showing extreme cheese pull and crispy onions.
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Create this comforting French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole for a simple, satisfying one-dish dinner. It captures the rich, savory flavor of French Onion Soup using ground beef and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can French Onion Soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup crispy fried onions, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, undiluted French Onion Soup, uncooked rice, and beef broth until well combined.
  6. Fold the cooked ground beef mixture into the soup and rice mixture.
  7. Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese and Gruyère cheese evenly over the top.
  11. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  12. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions over the melted cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For deeper onion flavor, caramelize the onions slowly over low heat until deep brown before adding the beef.
  • You can substitute the Swiss and Gruyère cheeses with Provolone or Mozzarella if preferred.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed green beans for a complete meal.

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