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Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole – A Weeknight Win for Easy Recipes with Ground Beef

Let’s be honest—on weeknights, I’m not looking to channel my inner gourmet chef. I want something that fills the house with those homey, savory smells, keeps the dishes to a minimum, and doesn’t require a pantry raid. That’s where this Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole comes into play. It’s like your favorite cozy sweater, but edible. It’s made with simple pantry staples (hello, rice and ground beef), gets bubbly in the oven, and practically begs to be scooped into a big bowl while you kick off your shoes and exhale. You could dress it up with extra cheese or sneak in some veggies, but even in its purest form, it’s downright satisfying. If you're into easy recipes with ground beef, quick and easy recipes, or just need something that doesn’t make you sigh before you start cooking—this one’s for you. It checks all the boxes for easy recipes for dinner, and yes, even those sweet easy recipes people like to scroll past when they’re hungry. Spoiler: you won’t scroll past this.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, easy casserole recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the soups, uncooked rice, water, and the cooked beef mixture. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  7. If you're adding cheese, remove the foil in the last 10 minutes of baking and sprinkle cheese on top, then return to the oven uncovered.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can swap out the soups for low-sodium versions or try cream of celery if you're feeling bold. Leftovers? They reheat like a dream.