French Onion Beef Rice (Printer-Friendly)

Ground beef and rice baked with French onion soup and mushrooms for a savory, hearty dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean or leaner)

→ Produce

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, chopped

→ Grains

04 - 2 cups uncooked white rice (long grain, jasmine, or medium grain)

→ Canned Goods

05 - 21 ounces canned French onion soup
06 - 21 ounces canned beef consommé

→ Spices & Fats

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. In a skillet, brown 1 pound lean ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
02 - Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 medium chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until onion is tender and translucent, stirring occasionally.
03 - Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly in an ungreased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
04 - Layer 2 cups uncooked white rice evenly over the beef mixture. Then spread 8 ounces chopped mushrooms on top.
05 - Pour 21 ounces canned French onion soup and 21 ounces canned beef consommé evenly over the layered ingredients.
06 - Slice 1/2 cup unsalted butter and distribute evenly over the casserole. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
07 - Remove casserole from oven, stir well. If rice is not fully tender, cover again and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For best results, avoid stirring before baking to ensure proper cooking of rice. Adjust cooking time based on rice tenderness.

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