French Onion Ground Beef Casserole (Printable Version)
French onion soup flavors with beef and rice, baked together for an easy, comforting dinner everyone will enjoy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g lean ground beef
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0.5–1 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
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2 x 298 g cans beef consommé
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2 x 298 g cans French onion soup
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180 ml water
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360 g long grain white rice, uncooked
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170 g unsalted butter, sliced
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 220°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with nonstick spray.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef with garlic salt over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbled.
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Transfer browned beef and uncooked rice to the prepared baking dish. Stir in beef consommé, French onion soup, and water until well combined.
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Arrange sliced butter evenly over the surface of the mixture.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
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Remove from oven, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For a one-pot preparation, use a Dutch oven to brown the beef, then add remaining ingredients and bake as directed.
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For a cheesy version, top with sliced or shredded cheese such as provolone, swiss, or mozzarella during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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Garnish with crispy fried onions or jalapeños for added texture during the final 10 minutes of baking.