Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole featuring browned ground beef simmered with cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and rice, topped with melted mozzarella cheese broiled to perfection. This hearty casserole is perfect for a family dinner, combining creamy, savory flavors with a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- ½ cup long grain white rice
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until the meat is evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with their juice, and uncooked rice into the skillet with the browned beef. Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked, approximately 15 minutes.
- Prepare for Broiling: Preheat the oven’s broiler to high. Once the rice has finished cooking, transfer the contents of the skillet to a casserole dish evenly.
- Add Cheese and Broil: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the casserole under the preheated broiler, broil until the cheese is melted and has a toasty, golden appearance, typically 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Season and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm. Enjoy your cheesy hamburger rice casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup if you prefer not to use mushroom soup, though it will change the flavor slightly.
- Using brown rice instead of white rice is possible but will require a longer simmering time to cook through completely.
- The broiler step melts the cheese quickly and creates a toasty, crispy cheese crust on top, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Drain the cooked ground beef well to reduce excess grease and improve the dish’s texture and fat content.
- Adjust salt and pepper at the end to taste; canned ingredients can add some saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesy hamburger rice casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner casserole, cheese and rice casserole
