French Onion Beefy Rice Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is full of rich and savory flavors, and it is perfect for a cold winter night. The casserole is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time and baked later in a casserole dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 packet French Onion soup mix
- 1 cup Fried Onions
- 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 2 cup Beef Broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoons Butter
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in a skillet and cook onions for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef; break it up and add your seasoning. Keep breaking it up until the beef is brown and cooked all the way.
- Remove from heat; drain any liquid/fat.
- In a large mixing bowl add the beef and onion mixture, rice, onion soup mix packet and beef broth.
- Mix it all up together.
- Preheat an oven to 375℉.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
- Add your four tablespoons of butter. One in each corner.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle both your cheeses over the top. Bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle your crispy french onions over the top.
- Bake for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with an optional garnish of fresh parsley.
