Description
Indulge in this Creamy Beef Mushroom Rice Bake that combines tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy rice in a luscious creamy sauce. It’s a comforting, one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (around 85-90%)
- 8 oz fresh cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice (like basmati or jasmine)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cook your rice according to package directions and set it aside to cool slightly. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the Beef and Aromatics: In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat, then add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-5 minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’ve softened and released their moisture.
- Build the Flavor Base: Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Combine with Rice: Gently fold in the cooked rice until it's thoroughly coated and combined with the creamy beef and mushroom mixture.
- Assemble for Baking: Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the bake rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef. Feel free to add extra vegetables like frozen peas or sautéed bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.