Ground Beef Casserole with Brown Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• cup milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, or to taste

Directions

Step 1: Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess grease.

Step 3: Transfer the cooked beef to a large bowl. Add the brown rice, frozen peas, cream of celery soup, milk, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese over the top.

Step 5: Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.

Step 6: Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Cook's Note

This dish freezes well! I like to make a larger batch and freeze the mixture (without the cheese) in gallon-sized resealable bags. This makes it easy for quick meals later on.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 305
• Fat: 14g (17% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 6g (32% DV)
• Cholesterol: 57mg (19% DV)
• Sodium: 680mg (30% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 26g (10% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% DV)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 19g (37% DV)
• Vitamin C: 7mg (8% DV)
• Calcium: 43mg (3% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (12% DV)
• Potassium: 310mg (7% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.