This beef and rice casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of seasoned ground beef, cooked rice, and melted cheese will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef and rice mixture to a casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious beef and rice casserole!