French Onion Beef Rice (Printer-Friendly)
Ground beef and rice combine with mushrooms and onion broth for a flavorful baked meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
→ Vegetables
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1 medium onion, chopped
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8 ounces mushrooms, chopped (baby bella or white)
→ Dry Goods
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2 cups uncooked white rice (long grain, jasmine, or medium grain)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Canned Goods
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21 fluid ounces French onion soup (Campbell’s brand preferred)
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21 fluid ounces beef consommé (Campbell’s brand preferred)
→ Dairy
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (approximately 1 stick), sliced
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
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Add chopped onion and garlic powder to the skillet with the beef; sauté until the onion is translucent and tender.
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Transfer the beef and onion mixture into an ungreased 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading evenly.
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Evenly layer the uncooked white rice over the beef mixture, then spread chopped mushrooms on top of the rice.
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Pour the French onion soup and beef consommé evenly over the layered ingredients.
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Arrange sliced butter evenly across the surface without stirring.
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Cover casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
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Remove casserole from oven, stir well; if rice is tender, serve warm. If rice remains firm, recover with foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best results, use lean ground beef and do not stir the casserole before baking to ensure even cooking of rice.