French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food and incredibly easy to make. It features savory ground beef cooked to perfection, blended with fluffy rice, and a packet of French onion soup mix for bold, deep flavor. The mixture is topped with gooey melted Swiss cheese and finished with crispy fried onions for a crunchy contrast.

I baked it until golden and bubbling, this casserole brings together the richness of French onion soup with the satisfying textures of a classic baked dish. This casserole delivers all the cozy flavors you crave in a family-friendly, no-fuss dinner.

Why this French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is everything you want in a meal?

This casserole is enough to fill you up, flavorful enough to keep you coming back for seconds, and simple enough to prepare on a busy weeknight. The savory ground beef and tender rice soak up the bold, rich flavor of French onion soup, while the melted Swiss cheese adds creamy depth. I finished with crispy fried onions on top. It will deliver the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, and crunchy textures. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week, this casserole checks every box.

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

This French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a simple, satisfying dish made with ground beef, rice, French onion soup mix, and Swiss cheese. Baked until hot and bubbly with a crispy onion topping.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 pounds Ground Beef
• 1 cup Rice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 packet French Onion soup mix
• 1 cup Fried Onions
• 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
• ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Onion diced
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 cup Beef Broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F
• Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat up your olive oil, then add your onions. Cook for 5 to 6 minute until translucent.
• Add the ground beef and season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook until fully browned, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Once done, remove from heat and drain
• Take a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, uncooked rice, French onion soup mix, and beef broth. Mix to combine.
• Grease the bottom of a baking dish. Pour in ground beef mixture.
• Slice butter into small pieces and arrange evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
• Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes add your Swiss and Parmesan cheese to the top of the casserole
• Remove the foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the rice is tender and fully cooked.
• Top with Crispy Onions. Place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley

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Recipe Tips

To boost flavor brown the ground beef with a splash of Worcestershire sauce can enhance the savory depth of the casserole.

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