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Italian Beef and Rice Casserole

This Italian Beef and Rice Casserole is a filling dinner that adults and kids love! Ground beef is nestled in tender rice and packed with lots of veggies and delicious Italian flavors for a hearty casserole that will fill you up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 467kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups white rice (I use jasmine)
  • 2.5 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Garnish (optional)

  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Brown and drain the ground beef. Place the ground beef in a large casserole dish.
  • Mix in the onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, rice, broth, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400˚F for 50-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Once the rice is tender, remove the foil, add the cheese to the top, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Once the cheese is melted, remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3.6mg