Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole — One-Pan Weeknight Comfort
This Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole is the perfect one-pan solution for a busy weeknight. Cooking the rice directly in beef broth and tomato sauce ensures every grain soaks up the rich, savory flavors of the meat and aromatics. Hearty, satisfying, and easy to make, it goes from stovetop to table in just 30 minutes—plus, cleanup is a breeze.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup corn, black beans, or green chilies
