- Savor a delightful vacation dish: scrumptious rice broth with ground meat and cheese
** recipe for a filling beef and tomato casserole with rice**
This filling dish made with ground beef and tomatoes has a twist - it's served with rice instead of pasta or potatoes. When cooked with aromatic cheese and baked in a flavorful sauce, rice takes on the roasted flavors of the oven, making for an impressive addition to your meal.
The best part? The ingredients are likely already in your pantry, and preparation is a breeze. Plus, the kitchen stays tidy, so clean-up is a snap while the rice, beef, and cheese bake together in the oven. After dinner, you can kick back on the couch. It's a win-win-win situation, you could say.
Recipe for a hearty beef and rice casserole for a relaxing evening
Ingredients for four servings
- 400g ground beef
- 2 onions
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 500g canned tomatoes
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 pinch of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250g basmati rice (dry weight)
- 400ml beef broth
- 200g sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic.
- Heat some olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and onions, and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the canned tomatoes, oregano, and sugar.
- Pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer briefly. Finally, stir in the cooked rice.
- Grease a casserole dish with some olive oil. Transfer the mixture into the dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream.
Complements well with: a green salad.
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This beef and tomato casserole with rice is even more enjoyable when you have the opportunity to savor it in the comfort of your home, especially during the after-hours. After the dish has been baked and served, the after-hours kitchen can be transformed into a cozy space for unwinding.