# **Comfort Food at Its Finest: A Culinary Journey with Ground Beef and Wild Rice Casserole**
Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure where flavors dance harmoniously in the Ground Beef and Wild Rice Casserole. This hearty and wholesome dish is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate and warm your soul. Dive into a delectable experience as we unveil the secrets behind this comforting casserole and explore its variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic. From the traditional version brimming with savory ground beef, tender wild rice, and a velvety sauce to lighter takes featuring turkey or vegetarian alternatives, this article presents a treasure trove of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through the culinary journey of creating this iconic dish, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of comfort and flavor.
GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE
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
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
GROUND BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Ground beef and wild rice casserole is an easy, one pot meal that goes together quickly. Wild rice gives this dish a firmer texture and lower carb count.
Provided by Laurie Neverman
Categories main dish
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium stock pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and onion together.
- Add rest of ingredients except soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Add soy sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 240.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.2 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg
GROUND BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Ground Beef and Wild Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mjppcl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 33m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook ground beef and drain.
- Add onions, rice and 1 cup water, stir.
- Cook in microwave for 3 minutes in 2-quart glass bowl.
- Add soup and mushrooms.
- In another bowl, heat butter with the 1/2 cup of water for 1 minute on high.
- Stir in stuffing cubes, blend until moist.
- Spoon stuffing mixture over meat.
- Top with almonds.
- Cook on high 12-14 minutes and then let stand and set for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
GROUND BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
If you like quick and easy comfort food, then this one might be for you. It's not gourmet by any means but it is pretty tasty with minimal ingredients. You can add any additional ingredients that you might enjoy to it. (That's the beauty of casseroles!)
Provided by MTpockets
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350'.
- Butter well a 2 quart or larger casserole dish.
- In a skillet add ground beef and onions and brown until meat is no longer pink.
- Drain off fat.
- While beef is browning, prepare rice mix as directed (including seasoning packet)except omit butter.
- When most of the liquid is cooked down and rice is becoming tender, remove from heat and stir into meat mixture.
- Add Soup, milk, pepper and 1 Cup Cheese and blend well.
- Transfer to 2 qt baking dish, bake uncovered 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
- Top with remaining 1/2 Cup cheese and bake another 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts and turns bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 162.3, Sodium 787.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 43.9
BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
This recipe, one of my husband's childhood favorites, was given to me by his grandmother.-Pamela Petite, Gardnerville, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender; drain. Place in a 3-qt. casserole. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Nutty rice flavors with good lean ground beef - sneak in some veggies and you've got a meal in a skillet!
Provided by TJ-Montana
Categories Meat
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In 2-quart baking dish, combine boiling hot water, beef bouillion and wild rice; set aside.
- In large skillet, brown meat and pour off any fat.
- Stir in zucchini, celery, onion and garlic; cook until tender.
- Add soup, long grain rice and pepper.
- Transfer meat mixture to wild rice mixture in baking dish and mix well.
- Cover with tight foil.
- Bake 90 minutes at 350.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.9
WILD RICE AND BEEF CASSEROLE
Dinner ready in 55 minutes! Enjoy this rice and beef casserole baked to perfection - a hearty meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
- Meanwhile, make rice mix as directed on package-except omit butter. Stir rice mixture, soup, milk and pepper into beef. Spoon into casserole.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY
A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and an assortment of veggies add color and crunch.-Janelle Christensen of Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILD RICE CASSEROLE
I requested this recipe after sampling it at a Cub Scout potluck. I often make it the night before, regrigerate it and bake it the next day-Elmeda Johnson, East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, soup, onion, rice, mushrooms and seasonings; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. You can use any type of rice you like, but wild rice takes longer to cook than white or brown rice.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with a side salad or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Ground beef and wild rice casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as peas, corn, or green beans. You can also use a different type of cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella. Ground beef and wild rice casserole is a versatile dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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