Cheesy Beef Rice Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 medium onion, diced up
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 pound of ground beef
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1 teaspoon of paprika for flavor
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1 teaspoon of salt to taste
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1½ cups of cooked plain white rice
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1 cup sour cream
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1 can of cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
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½ cup milk
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½ cup frozen peas, optional ingredient
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (save 1 cup for topping)
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1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional for decoration)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease up a baking dish, 9x13 inches.
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Sauté the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and paprika. Scoop off any extra grease.
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In a big bowl, mix the sour cream, milk, and soup. Add the warm beef mixture, rice, 1 cup cheese, and peas (if you're using them). Give it a good stir.
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Spoon everything into your greased dish and scatter the leftover cheese across the top.
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Pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Look for gooey, bubbly goodness with a bit of browning on the cheese.
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After taking it out of the oven, let it sit a few minutes. Throw on some parsley (if you want), then dig in while it’s warm.
# Notes:
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The rice needs to be cooked beforehand.
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You can make this in advance and chill it before baking.