Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

👉Ingredients:

↪️1 pound ground beef

↪️1 small onion, chopped

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

↪️2 cups beef broth

↪️1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

↪️1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

↪️Salt and pepper to taste

↪️2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

↪️1/2 cup sour cream

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

✅️2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.

✅️3. Add the uncooked rice, beef broth, drained tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

✅️4. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

✅️5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.

✅️6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

✅️7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.