Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare for Baking
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Drain Fat & Season
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
Combine Wet Ingredients & Rice
- Pour in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine. Add the rinsed uncooked long grain white rice and stir again to ensure it's evenly distributed and submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Assemble Casserole
- Carefully transfer the entire beef and rice mixture from the skillet into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
First Bake
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
Add Cheese & Final Bake
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Return the uncovered casserole to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, and the rice is tender.
Rest and Serve
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade cream of mushroom soup. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through. You can add a can of drained corn or peas with the rice for added vegetables.
