Go Back
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

An easy, comforting casserole blending caramelized onions, savory ground beef, rice, and bubbly Gruyère cheese into one incredible, cozy meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Base:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced {~680g}
  • 1 lb lean ground beef {454g}
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper

For the Casserole:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked {185g}
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth {590ml}
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf

For the Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese {170g}
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese {55g}
  • ⅓ cup crispy fried onions

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Caramelize Onions. Heat oil in skillet. Cook sliced onions with salt over medium-low heat for 35-45 min, stirring, until deep golden brown.
  • Step 2: Cook Beef. Increase heat. Add beef to onions; cook until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 1 min.
  • Step 3: Simmer Rice. Stir in uncooked rice. Add broth, Worcestershire, and bay leaf. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat to low. Cook 15 min.
  • Step 4: Broil. Discard bay leaf. Transfer to 9x13 dish. Top with mixed cheeses and crispy onions. Broil 3-5 min until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Rest. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword french onion casserole