Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/31/2020

Get all four food groups in one crowd-pleasing casserole

45 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (7)

  • 1 T Olive Oil
  • 1½ lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet
  • 2 cup Cooked Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas
  • or 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain and return to the skillet.
  2. Turn the heat down to medium and add the seasoning packet. Stir in the rice, peas, broth, and 1 cup of cheese. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer everything to a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Ingredients (8)

  • 2 oz. Don Julio Reposado Tequila
  • 0.75 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 oz. Grapefruit Soda
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 pinch of Fresh Crack Black Pepper
  • Ice
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