ground beef and rice

Name: Ground Beef and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion; 8 ounce(s) cremini mushrooms; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cup(s) basmati rice; 2 1/2 cup(s) low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley or thyme

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 17, 2025

This ground beef and rice recipe is so flavorful with onions, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning in a blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This easy recipe can be made in an ovenproof skillet or transferred to a casserole dish.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
8 ounces cremini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme

How To Make ground beef and rice

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. About a third to halfway through the browning process, add the onions and mushrooms. Continue cooking until the beef and mushrooms are brown and the onions are soft.
Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Step 4

If using an ovenproof skillet, sprinkle the rice over the beef mixture. If not, transfer the hamburger mixture to a 2 1/2 - 3 quart greased casserole dish.
Step 5

Heat the beef broth on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in the butter and the vinegar.
Step 6

Pour the broth mixture over the rice and seal the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest covered for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 7

Remove the foil, fluff with a fork, and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
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