For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef with a tablespoon of olive oil. Feel free to substitute the green bell pepper with other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots. For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture. Monterey Jack or a Colby-Jack blend can be used in place of Cheddar cheese.
Ground Beef Casserole with Rice
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS84
Transform humble ground beef and pantry staples into a comforting and flavorful casserole. This dish is incredibly adaptable, making it a weeknight champion for using up leftover vegetables and rice. The aroma alone will draw everyone to the table!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate18 g
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Cholesterol49 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein15 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium347 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02
Step
7 mins
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper, tomato, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until pepper has slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Strain 1/2 of the liquid from the canned diced tomatoes into the mixture.
03
Step
5 mins
Stir diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Simmer until some of the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
04
Step
10 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.
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Nels Von
Jun 25, 2025The directions were clear and easy to follow, and the casserole came out perfectly. Thanks for the great recipe!
Terrell Morissette
Jun 3, 2025This was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! I used brown rice and added some corn – the family loved it!
Jarvis Swift
May 28, 2025I like to add a layer of tortilla chips on top before adding the cheese. It gives it a nice crunch!
Fae Medhurst
Apr 29, 2025I added a can of Rotel tomatoes for extra flavor and heat. It was fantastic!
Anika Hermiston
Apr 13, 2025I thought it was bland, I would add more spices to it next time.
Reggie Wuckert
Jan 29, 2025My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! I'll definitely be making it again.
Keyon Oconner
Nov 11, 2024Easy to adapt to what's in the fridge. I didn't have green pepper, so I used some chopped celery instead.
Kylie Schultz
Sep 13, 2024Simple, comforting, and delicious. What more could you ask for?