How to Make Hamburger Kidney Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting casserole to warm you up on a chilly evening, and this Hamburger Kidney Casserole is the perfect dish to do just that. Packed with hearty ingredients and flavorful seasonings, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite in no time.

The star of this dish is the ground hamburger and kidney beans, which provide a rich and meaty base for the casserole. Combined with a creamy and savory sauce, this casserole is not only delicious but also a satisf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • ¾ cup grated American cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped black olives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt with the ground beef; cook and stir until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir kidney beans, tomatoes, and rice into the beef mixture; pour into a large casserole dish and top with American cheese and olives.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is beginning to brown around the edges, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 999mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 500mg