Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 6

Get all four food groups in one crowd-pleasing hamburger casserole, made possible by Hidden Valley® Ranch. It’s cheesy, meaty, and oh so satisfying when the kids gobble up every last bite. This easy weeknight casserole recipe keeps the HVR flavor front and center for a quick dinner the whole family will love.

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Ingredients (7)

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (1-ounce) Hidden Valley^® Original Ranch^® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps (3)

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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Recipe Nutritional Information

Calories	721
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g	58%
Saturated Fat 17g	106%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 889mg	39%
Total Carbohydrates 56g	19%
Dietary Fibers 2g	8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 35g
Vitamin A 562 IU	11%
Vitamin C 14mg	17%
Calcium 319mg	32%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 520mg	15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.