Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
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1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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¾ cup diced onions
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 ½ cups beef broth
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1 ¼ cups uncooked white long grain rice (not instant rice)
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8 oz sliced button mushrooms, washed
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10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk (any kind)
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½ cup sour cream
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain grease, transfer beef to a plate, and cover with foil.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pot. Add diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
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Add beef broth, remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and rice to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover tightly. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Add sliced mushrooms to the pot, replace the cover, and continue cooking for 5-10 more minutes. Do not stir the rice. Refer to the rice package for exact cooking time.
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Turn off the heat, leave the cover on, and let the rice stand for 10 minutes without stirring. This allows any rice stuck at the bottom to release.
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Add the cooked ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir to combine.
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Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Transfer the mixture to the dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
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Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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For best results, use standard long-grain white rice as instant rice may alter the consistency.
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If preferred, cook the rice separately to save time. Substitute 3 ¾ cups of cooked white rice and skip the beef broth ingredient in the recipe.
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Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving to set the layers.