Best 6 Creamy Beef Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our creamy beef rice casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish features tender beef enveloped in a creamy sauce, nestled amidst fluffy rice and a medley of vegetables. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you utterly satisfied.

Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. The classic creamy beef rice casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. For a healthier twist, try our lightened-up version, which uses lean ground beef and reduced-fat ingredients without compromising on taste. Additionally, we offer a vegetarian alternative featuring hearty lentils instead of beef, providing a protein-packed and flavorful option for plant-based enthusiasts.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive ingredient list, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find our recipes easy to follow and enjoyable to create.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure with our creamy beef rice casserole. Prepare to savor a dish that is not only delectable but also versatile enough to accommodate various preferences and dietary restrictions. Let the tantalizing aroma fill your kitchen as you create a meal that will leave lasting memories.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This creamy, cheesy Hamburger Casserole with Rice is an old-fashioned, easy dinner with just 15 minutes of prep! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced (or about 1 cup of frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut)
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, NOT diluted
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, NOT diluted
1 ¼ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups cooked rice ((I use 2 packages (8.8 oz each) of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice microwaved according to package instructions))
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed ((I use a 10-ounce package))
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed Corn Flakes cereal ((about 1 ¾ c. whole cereal before crushing))
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together condensed soups, milk, salt, chives, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Add cooked rice, soup mixture and vegetables to the cooked beef. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • In a small bowl, toss together Corn Flakes crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over top of the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, Calories 589.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, Fat 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 5.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.5 g

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

CREAMY BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE



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This is an easy, quick and inexpensive one-skillet meal that you can easily change up to suit your family's taste, or to use up items in your freezer/pantry.

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (white or yellow)
1 cup carrot, sliced thin
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 ounce) packet brown gravy mix (about 3 tablespoons)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet onion soup mix
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice (NOT minute rice)
4 cups hot water
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet (with a lid), saute the onions and carrots in the olive oil about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook mixture until beef is browned. Drain any excess fat/liquid off the pan.
  • Sprinkle brown gravy dry mix, onion soup mix, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic salt and pepper over the beef mixture and stir well.
  • Add 4 cups of hot water and rice to the mixture, stir well. Turn heat down to medium low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Depending on the kind of rice you use and your altitude, you may need to cook it a little longer and adjust the water accordingly. Rice should be firm but not crunchy.).
  • When liquid is nearly gone and rice is done, stir in cream of mushroom soup. Heat 5 more minutes with the lid on.
  • TIPS: For an Oriental flair, try adding thinly sliced celery and water chestnuts when you saute the onions and carrots. Or for a more home-style flavor, stir in a can of corn or green beans when you stir in the soup at the end.

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

CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE



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I often roast a turkey just to have leftovers for this creamy cordon bleu casserole. It makes for a pretty presentation at potluck dinners.-Joyce Paul, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook ham until browned, 4-5 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the turkey, cheese and ham; set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, mustard and nutmeg until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over ham. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 200mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

CREAMY BEEF CASSEROLE



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My mother and I own and operate a small baking business, so I have little free time to spend in the kitchen cooking for my family. I appreciate this easy recipe. - Melanie Riley, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
6 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1 can (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add noodles, corn, soups, sour cream, pimientos, salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice. Use a medium-grain rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli for a creamy texture. If you only have long-grain rice on hand, rinse it thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • Cook the rice in broth. This will add flavor and depth to the casserole. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
  • Brown the beef well. This will help to develop the flavor of the casserole. Be sure to drain any excess fat before adding the beef to the casserole dish.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will add a nice cheesy flavor to the casserole. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar and Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will become mushy and ruin the texture of the casserole.

Conclusion:

This creamy beef and rice casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender beef, and fluffy rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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