Looking to make something out of the ordinary tonight? Get the slow cooker ready and prepare this unique French onion ground beef casserole. This savory dish is filled with beef and onion flavor, whereas the rice and creaprovide a luscious texture. This very filling casserole provides the a perfect dish for a cold evening at home.
This cassrole could easily be made in the oven, but the recipe that follows uses a crockpot for its low-and-slow taste. The recipe calls for just five ingredients, so no need to worry about spending a lot of money. After just one bite of this unique meal, your friends and family will be begging to know how to make it!
French Onion Ground Beef
4-6
10 minutes
2 hours and 30 minutes
2 hours and 40 minutes
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cup water
1 container (15 oz.) French onion dip
1 cup crispy French fried onions
Salt to taste
Green onions, chopped (optional)
In a medium skillet, sauté the ground beef over medium heat. Cook until the beef is fully browned, and drain away the grease.
Pour the cooked ground beef into the slow cooker.
Add the rice, water and French onion dip to the slow cooker, and stir to combine.
Cook on high power for about 2 1/2 hours, until rice is done. Do not remove the lid during this time.
When the casserole is complete, serve directly from the crockpot into individual bowls.
Garnish with crispy French fried onions and chopped green onion.