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

Hamburger Rice Casserole is a classic comfort food that has been a family favorite for generations. This hearty and satisfying dish is made with simple pantry staples and comes together quickly, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The star of this casserole is the combination of ground beef, rice, and cheese, which creates a delicious and filling meal that everyone will love. Additionally, this recipe is incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to suit your family's...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage, shredded
  • ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 10 slices American cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread cabbage in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle rice on top.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon beef mixture over rice and cabbage in the baking dish. Break up tomatoes in the can with your hand; pour over beef mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Uncover and arrange American cheese slices over casserole. Let stand until cheese melts and absorbs juices, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 691mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 241mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 493mg