French Onion Beef Casserole 🥩🧅:
Ingredients 🥩🧅
– 1 pound ground beef 🥩
– 1 large onion, thinly sliced 🧅
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🛢️
– 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup 🥄
– 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 🍄
– 1 cup sour cream 🥛
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
– 1 cup cooked rice 🍚
– Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
3. Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Combine Soups and Sour Cream: In a large bowl, mix together the condensed French onion soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream.
5. Assemble the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, layer the cooked rice, followed by the browned ground beef, and then the caramelized onions. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
7. Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and comforting meal! 😋
Perfect for a satisfying dinner!