One and One Casserole
Discover comfort food at its finest with this hearty One and One Casserole—a deliciously simple dish that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Featuring tender ground beef, fluffy white rice, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and spices, this all-in-one meal is baked to perfection in just 40 minutes. Topped with a gooey, golden layer of melted cheddar cheese, each bite is pure comfort. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this casserole is prepared in one dish, making cleanup a breeze. Packed with protein, wholesome rice, and bold seasonings like paprika and oregano, this recipe is satisfying, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it warm and watch this easy, crowd-pleasing classic become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper, coating the beef evenly.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, prepare the rice by rinsing it under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom.
Pour the beef and tomato mixture over the rice, ensuring the liquid covers the rice completely. If needed, add a little extra beef broth to ensure there’s enough liquid for the rice to cook.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your One and One Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5275 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 114.8 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 757 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2728 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
