Delicious Hamburger Rice Casserole recipe is a hearty, one-dish comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Made with savory ground beef, flavorful broth, seasonings, and tender rice, it bakes up hot and bubbly with minimal prep. This easy dinner recipe is versatile, budget-friendly, and a favorite in our home.
A One-Pan Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
This is a tasty, one-pan meal that’s easy to make and feeds a crowd. An easy casserole with beef and rice that checks all the boxes. It’s packed with protein and veggies, baked in a rich broth of French onion soup, beef stock, and seasonings.
Why You'll Love This Ground Beef Casserole Recipe
Simple Pantry Ingredients – Uses common staples like ground beef, rice, and broth.
One Dish Meal – Everything bakes together in a single pan for easy cleanup.
Customizable – Swap in ground turkey or chicken, add mushrooms, or melt cheese on top!
Family Friendly – Kids and adults both love this comforting, savory casserole.
Meal Prep Friendly – Leftovers reheat nicely and the flavors are even better the next day.
This delicious beef and rice casserole comes together easily with pantry staples. Plus, it’s easy to change up the protein, add cheese, or stuff it into peppers for a whole new spin!
I've heard this recipe called stick of butter rice casserole, and french onion rice casserole because of the soup in it. We have always called it Hamburger Rice Casserole. It's delicious no matter the name!
Ingredients in Hamburger Rice Casserole
For exact amounts, see recipe card.
Olive Oil
Aromatics – Yellow Onion, garlic
Lean Ground Beef – Or use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground sausage
Chopped Mushrooms – Optional, but adds an earthy flavor
Bell Pepper – Use any color
Seasonings – Salt, Black Pepper, Ranch Seasoning
Long Grain White Rice – uncooked
French Onion Soup – Condensed
Beef Broth – Or use beef consommé
Unsalted Butter
Garnish – Green Onions or Chives
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Make it Cheesy: Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Use Brown Rice (not tested): You can try substituting brown rice by increasing the total liquid by ½ to 1 cup and extending the bake time by 15–25 minutes. Soaking the rice for 30 minutes beforehand may help with even cooking.
- Swap the Soup: If you don't have French onion soup, you can substitute it with dry onion soup mix. Use 3 to 4 packets of onion soup mix and combine with 3½ cups of water to replace the 2 (10.5 oz) cans. For richer flavor, you can replace part of the water with beef broth. Taste and adjust seasoning, as dry mixes may be slightly saltier.
- Use as a Filling: Try this beef, rice and veggie mixture stuffed into bell peppers or baked spaghetti squash halves.
- Make it a Freezer Meal: Assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight and bake as directed.
How To Make Hamburger Rice Casserole
Prep
• Preheat your oven to 425°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the Onion & Meat
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain any grease.
Add Mushrooms & Garlic
• Stir in the mushrooms and the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
• Add bell pepper, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning, and mix well.
Assemble the Casserole
• Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the uncooked rice evenly over the top.
Add Soups
• Pour the French onion soup and beef broth evenly over the rice.
• Top with sliced butter.
Bake
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for 20 more minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Fluff & Garnish
• Fluff the casserole with a fork, garnish with green onions or chives, and serve!
This cozy dish is sometimes called Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, Beefy Onion Rice Bake, or even Ranch Hamburger Casserole—whatever you call it, this easy, savory one-pan meal is pure comfort food!
More Delicious Comfort Food Dinners
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa
Easy Meatball Pasta Bake
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions or reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe or put your own twist on it. I'd love to hear how it turned out!
This Hamburger Rice Casserole is an easy, hearty oven-baked dinner made with ground beef, rice, savory broth, and tasty seasonings. It’s a comforting, one-dish meal.
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (or turkey, chicken)
- 2 cups Chopped Mushrooms, (optional)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Bell Pepper, chopped (any color)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice, uncooked
- 2 10.5-ounce cans French Onion Soup
- 4 cups Beef Broth (or beef consommé)
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, sliced (½ cup)
- Chopped Green Onions or Chives
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil and the chopped onion. Sauté the onion about 4 minutes until softened.
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Add the ground beef. Cook until browned (about 8 minutes). Drain any grease.
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Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Stir well.
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Add the ground beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.Spread the uncooked rice evenly over the meat mixture.
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Pour the French onion soup evenly over the rice.
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Pour the beef broth over the top. Add the butter pats on top.
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Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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After 40 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, for 20 more minutes, or until the rice is cooked and is tender.
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Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish as desired, and serve.
Cheese can be added to the top of the casserole in the last few minutes of cooking.
This mixture is delicious stuffed into bell peppers or spaghetti squash, etc.
Approximate nutrition per serving: 415 calories | 23g fat | 34g carbohydrates | 19g protein | 950mg sodium
(Based on 8 servings. Nutrition may vary with substitutions.)
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