A comforting, one-dish meal with layers of ground beef, rice, cheese, and creamy soup, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Why You’ll Love It
- Simple pantry ingredients.
- Family favorite for years.
- Easy to make ahead.
What You Need
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
How to Make Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened. Drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and vegetable mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cooked rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
- Pour the combined mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Tips
- Read the whole recipe once before you start.
- Let it rest a few minutes before serving so it sets.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day.
Serving and Storing
Keep leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, assemble earlier in the day and cook when ready.
Can I freeze it?
Most of it freezes well for up to 2 months.
Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole
A comforting, one-dish meal with layers of ground beef, rice, cheese, and creamy soup, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened. Drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and vegetable mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cooked rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
- Pour the combined mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
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