🥘 Creamy Beef & Mushroom Rice Bake
A comforting, all-in-one casserole with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Optional: parsley or chives for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Beef & Vegetables
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook until slightly browned.
- Add ground beef; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
3️⃣ Mix Sauce & Rice
- In a bowl, combine beef broth, milk/cream, Worcestershire sauce, and ½ cup cheese.
- Stir in uncooked rice.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Add cooked beef and mushroom mixture to the rice and sauce; mix well.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy: Use half-and-half or full cream instead of milk.
- Vegetables: Add peas, carrots, or bell peppers for more color and nutrition.
- Cheese Swap: Gruyère or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate; bake 45–50 minutes if cold.
If you want, I can give you a one-skillet stove-top version of this creamy beef and mushroom rice bake that cooks everything without using the oven.
Do you want me to do that?
