French Onion Beef Rice (Printable Version)

A comforting bake with browned beef, rice, French onion, mushroom flavors, and melted mozzarella cheese.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Proteins

01 - 454 grams ground beef

→ Grains

02 - 185 grams uncooked white rice

→ Soups and Broths

03 - 1 packet French onion soup mix
04 - 473 milliliters beef broth
05 - 300 grams cream of mushroom soup

→ Dairy

06 - 225 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 28 grams butter

→ Herbs

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 - Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned; drain excess fat.
03 - Mix browned beef, uncooked white rice, French onion soup mix, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup in a large bowl until well incorporated.
04 - Transfer mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface and dot with butter.
06 - Cover dish with foil and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Using fresh parsley enhances aroma and presentation but is optional.