Best 7 Beef Rice Casserole For Two Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our versatile beef and rice casserole recipes, meticulously crafted for two. Discover a symphony of flavors in our classic beef and rice casserole, a timeless dish featuring tender beef, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables, enveloped in a luscious sauce. For a delightful twist, try our Mexican-inspired beef and rice casserole, where zesty spices and vibrant ingredients create a fiesta of flavors. If you're seeking a healthier option, our lean beef and brown rice casserole offers a nutritious and satisfying meal, packed with protein and whole grains. And for those with a penchant for creamy indulgence, our beef and rice casserole with cheese bechamel sauce will tantalize your taste buds with its rich and velvety texture. Each recipe promises an effortless cooking experience, ensuring a delectable and memorable dining experience for two.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Beef and Rice Casserole is cheesy, creamy, filling, and full of flavor!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 53m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 can mushrooms (sliced, drained)
1 clove garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon oregano
10 ounces spinach (chopped, frozen and squeezed dry)
1 cup instant rice
1 ¼ cup water
10 ½ ounces cream of celery soup (condensed)
⅓ cup sour cream
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup frozen veggies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown beef, onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Combine beef mixture with all remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Spread mixture into a 9x13 pan and bake covered for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Add cheese, broil for 3 mins or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Kelley Grant

Categories     Quick And Easy Dinners

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
10 oz can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies - Do not drain
1 ½ cups beef broth or stock
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat. Drain and return to the stove at medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic, onion, and peppers. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to soften the onions and peppers.
  • Add the beef broth, rice, undrained Rotel, and Worcestershire Sauce to the skillet and stir until well combined.
  • Bring everything to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle generously with the cheese. Cover the skillet and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and gets nice and gooey.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This ground beef casserole with rice is the perfect casserole for using whatever you have lying around in your fridge.

Provided by Jennifer Shymanski

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 346.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE FOR TWO!



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Make and share this Beef & Rice Casserole for Two! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup quick-cooking rice
5 ounces packages frozen peas
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
10 ounces water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onions

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the onion.
  • In a casserole dish, combine the uncooked rice, peas, soup, can of water, salt and pepper.
  • Add beef and onions and mix.
  • Bake at 325* for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1522.8, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 15.8, Protein 29

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



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A friend raved about Korean recipes for bulgogi-beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger-so I tried it. It's delicious! Dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, oil and seasonings., Stir sauce into beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a super-simple concoction of my mom's, and a family favorite. Terrific with some green vegetables or a salad!

Provided by Foxgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of asparagus soup
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped celery
black pepper
1/4 cup onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown beef with onion (if using) and drain.
  • Add rice, soup, water, celery, peppers (if using), salt and black pepper, mix well.
  • Place in greased two-quart casserole dish and bake, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Serve and enjoy!

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for a savory umami flavor.
  • If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • For a cheesy casserole, sprinkle a cup of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

This beef and rice casserole is a hearty and comforting meal for two that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying casserole on the table in under an hour. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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