Best Ground Beef Veggie Rice Bake Recipes

DUMP-AND-BAKE GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking dish (about 9 x 13 inches) with cooking spray.
• In the prepared dish (or in a large bowl), use your fingers to crumble uncooked ground beef into small pieces. Add tomatoes, tomato soup, beef broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 60-75 minutes (or until the rice is tender). During the final 5 minutes of cooking, remove dish from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Place back in the oven (uncovered) for the final 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

GROUND BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Brown beef, onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
• Combine beef mixture with all remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Spread mixture into a 9x13 pan and bake covered for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Add cheese, broil for 3 mins or until golden.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper, tomato, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until pepper has slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Strain 1/2 of the liquid from the canned diced tomatoes into the mixture.
• Stir diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Simmer until some of the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

GROUND BEEF, VEGGIE & RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef, celery & onion until beef is brown & veggies are tender (drain fat).
• Trim the ends from the zucchini & cut it in half lengthwise then slice crosswise. You can use any veggie(s) really, I like this with grilled peppers myself.
• In a 13x9x2 inch baking dish combine meat mixture, rice, zucchini, tomatoes, milk, mushrooms, soup mix, basil & pepper (I tend to add chili powder too). Mix well.
• Bake, covered, at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
• You may add the shredded cheddar during the last few minutes of cooking or use as a topping before serving.
• Stir before serving.

VEGETABLE BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion. Crumble half the uncooked beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each thyme, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. , Top with tomatoes. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.