🍽️ Mushroom & Beef Rice Casserole

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

2 cups cooked rice (or 1 cup uncooked)

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

1 medium onion, diced

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth

1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for deeper flavor)

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup or homemade equivalent

1 ½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)

2 tbsp butter or oil

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

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🥄 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Set oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. Cook the Beef

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.

Season with salt and pepper.

Drain excess fat and set aside.

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3. Sauté Vegetables

In the same skillet, add butter or oil.

Sauté onions until soft.

Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are browned and tender.

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4. Combine the Sauce

In a bowl, mix:

Cream of mushroom soup

Beef broth

Soy sauce (optional)

Stir well.

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5. Assemble the Casserole

In a casserole dish:

1. Spread the cooked rice evenly.
2. Add cooked ground beef.
3. Add mushroom–onion mixture.
4. Pour the soup mixture over everything.
5. Gently mix so flavors combine.
6. Top with shredded cheese.

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6. Bake

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

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7. Garnish

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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🍴 Serve With

Salad

Steamed vegetables

Garlic bread

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If you want, I can also provide: ✅ A healthier version
✅ A version without canned soup
✅ A chicken or vegetarian alternative

Just let me know!