How to Make Make-Ahead Ground Beef Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to weeknight dinners, a make-ahead casserole can be a lifesaver. It's the perfect solution for busy families who need a meal that can be prepared in advance and then simply baked when it's time to eat. One of the best make-ahead casseroles is the Ground Beef Casserole. This dish is hearty, flavorful, and can be easily customized to suit your family's taste preferences. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for picky eaters!

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Ingredients

  • 1 nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10x14-inch baking pan or large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour cream of chicken soup into the skillet. Fill the empty can with chicken broth and pour into the skillet. Add celery, water, rice, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and salt. Mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and rice is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 1180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 369mg