Hamburger Rice Casserole
This one-pan Hamburger Rice Casserole brings together seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce under a blanket of melted cheese, all baked to golden goodness.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook Beef & Aromatics
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (#1), onion (#2), and garlic (#3) until the beef loses its pink color, about 5 minutes, then drain excess fat.1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
Assemble & Bake
- Stir in tomato sauce (#4), diced tomatoes (#5), rice (#6), water (#7), Italian seasoning (#8), salt (#9), and pepper (#10); bring to a gentle simmer, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.8 oz tomato sauce, 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 1 cup long-grain white rice, 1.5 cups water, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, covered, for 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese (#11) on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Notes
Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days; freeze for 2 months.