Description
Cheesy French Onion Beef Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory seasoned ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and fluffy white rice all smothered in a rich layer of melted Gruyere cheese. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, as it is both hearty and satisfying. Baked until golden and bubbly, this casserole brings together classic French onion soup flavors with a twist that everyone will love. Enjoy it as a main dish that’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add sliced onions. Cook for 25-30 minutes until caramelized, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in the caramelized onions, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked white rice until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish and top with shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg