Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Get all four food groups in one crowd-pleasing casserole

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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

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.

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